Hard Reset SONY Xperia X Performance

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The following tutorial shows all method of master reset SONY Xperia X Performance. Check out how to accomplish hard reset by hardware keys and Android 7.0 Nougat settings. As a result your SONY Xperia X Performance will be as new and your Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996  core will run faster.

First method:

1. Start by downloading the PC Companion for example from here: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
2. Afterwards install it and launch.
3. Next you will see window with 4 options.
   
4. Then choose option "Support Zone New!", and click "Start".
   
5. Wait for the program to install the appropriate add-on.
6. After that you will see next window with 3 options.
   
7. Go to option "Phone / Tablet Software Update", and click "Start".
8. Select "repair my phone / tablet".
   
9. Now follow the instructions and accept all informations.
   
   
10. Please be patient and wait until preparing computer for software update is complete.
    
11. Afterwards choose your phone / tablet model.
    
12. If you see this window, then connect your device into your PC.
    
13. Great job! Your device is ready to use.