Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is equipped with an improved processor with clock speed of 1.4 GHz. The phone can shoot three-dimensional panorama. After that you can connect phone to Sony 3D-TV via HDMI output and view panorama on TV.  Also Xperia Arc has clear and bright 4.2-inch screen with Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology. Facebook is installed inside Xperia.

Now we talk about why and how to do Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S hard reset. Hard reset is useful in cases when Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S freezes, runs slowly, does not respond to pressing and so on. Also you can use hard reset to remove unlock patter that you have forgot.

Before Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S hard reset you need to make a backup, because all user data will be deleted. You should charge the smartphone at least 50% not to interrupt hard reset process.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S hard reset: instruction

The first method to make a hard reset is open phone dialer and type following combination: *199*001*7838*.  After that, your phone restarts with the factory settings.

If this method does not work, then you can install Sony Ericsson PC Suite and select “Backup and restore” tab. Note that this operation does not clear microSD memory card, but only internal memory of the device. If necessary, it is necessary to format the memory card.

And the last method to do Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S hard reset through recovery mode. You need to enter Recovery mode (press and hold Power button and Volume button), then to select “wipe data/factory reset”. After that your phone will be restarted with factory settings.

That’s all popular methods to make Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S hard reset.

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Hard reset can help you not only to bypass the lock screen, but also solve many software problems, such as bugs, rebooting, errors, etc.

Please note this article is useful for owners of all Xperia smartphones.

Sony Xperia P hard reset: four methods

First method

First, you need to press emergency call button. On the keyboard that appears, enter the code:

• *#*#7378423#*#*

After entering the last character you will see service menu. It is also called engineer menu. Here, select «Service Tests».

In the list that appears, scroll to «NFC». Then we are interested in subparagraph «NFC Diag Test». It runs a diagnostic test. Wait until it ends, then click on the button “Home”.

That’s all! This trick works on all Xperia phones, including Xperia P.

Second method

If the first method does not work on your device, then PC Companion program will help to make a Sony Xperia P hard reset. It’s 100% method that restore your phone even from “brick”.

Third method

This method is not really Sony Xperia P hard reset, but rather a hard reboot. As you know, the battery Sony Xperia P is not removed. It means that you cannot remove the battery from your smartphone, if device does not respond to pressing.

You need to press hot key to restart Xperia P. It is necessary to hold down Power button + Volume Down button. After some time phone will restart and everything will be fine.

Fourth method

And the last method to restore your phone is hard reset from Recovery mode.

1. Turn off your phone.
2. As in the previous method, you need to press and hold the following key combination: Power button and Volume Up.
3. When you will see Android robot, you may release buttons.
4. Then recovery menu will appear. You need to select “Wipe data/factory reset”.
5. After that you need to confirm to delete all personal data, including photos, apps, contact, etc. Select “Yes – delete all user data”.
6. And the last step is to restart phone. Select option “Reboot system now”.

So, these were all methods to restore your phone and make a Sony Xperia P hard reset.

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It is also worth noting that after Sony Xperia S hard reset all your contacts, sms, apps, notes, settings and other data will be deleted. So we recommend to make a backup of all important files.

Instruction Sony Xperia S hard reset

1. Go to the link and click “Download PC Companion» (30MB).
2. After loading click on program and run it.
3. Select country, language and click “Install”. Then you need to accept the conditions by clicking on “Accept”.
4. Then click “Start” and several times “Next”, thereby skipping the greeting program.
5. Now we are interested in “Support Zone”, namely the “Start” button below it. It is necessary to click on it and wait until the download process will take place this tool from the Internet.
6. In the window that appears below the inscription “Update” again press the button “Start”.
   
7. Click on the label “Repair my phone/tablet”.
8. Tick that you agree with the removal of all personal data and click “Next”.
9. Then you expect the process of preparation.
10. Read recommendations, mark the checkbox “I have read,” and click “Next”
11. In this window, you are told that the power level should be at least 80%. Agree and then click “Next”.
12. Select the model of your Sony, click “Next”.
13. At this stage, you should carefully read that appears. First, turn off phone, then connect your phone as it is written on the screen. Most likely, before connecting to the computer, you will need to press and hold the volume key on your phone.
14. An automatic process of hard reset. DO NOT turn off or disconnect the phone. Only at the end of the process Sony Xperia S hard reset on the screen you will be prompted to disconnect the phone, and then it can be done.

That’s all! You have done Sony Xperia S hard reset.

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However, like many other Android smartphones, Sony C1505 can have system security problems. If you want to forget about bugs and system errors, you should do Sony C1505 hard reset once every few months.

Today we will tell you how you can do Sony C1505 hard reset. There are several ways to make a hard reset: from settings menu and recovery mode.

Sony C1505 hard reset from settings menu

Settings menu is the best and easiest way for Sony C1505 hard reset. Here are the steps you need to do:

1. Before hard reset, charge your phone and back up your data.
2. Go to the main screen and click the settings icon.
3. In the settings, select “Backup and Reset”.
4. Select Reset option.
5. Select “Reset”, and then – “Erase All”.
6. Wait until the process will complete. Usually it takes a few minutes.

Sony C1505 hard reset from Recovery mode

This method is recommended to use only if Sony C1505 does not turn on or you have forgot unlock pattern.

1. Turn off smartphone. Hold down “Power” button and “Volume Up” button.
2. Release both buttons when you will see recovery screen.
3. Select “wipe data/factory reset” using the volume buttons.
4. Confirm your selection by pressing “Power” button.
5. After confirmation hard reset process immediately begins.
6. Restart phone with the option “Reboot system now”.

That’s all! You have done Sony C1505 hard reset.

If you suddenly found any malfunctions or virus, you can use the above methods Sony C1505 hard reset to restore your smartphone.

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We know that price iPhone SE is $399. What smartphones you can buy for such money instead iPhone SE?

iPhone 6

iPhone 6 with 128 GB of memory – why should it not be the competitor to the new 16GB brother? Even though the iPhone 6 has weaker processor and lack of NSF, this Apple smartphone still considered one of the most successful. Large screen, quick work, cheaper than iPhone 6s – must be taken!

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

First Samsung smartphone with original rounded edges, which are used for quick access to the most relevant contacts and functions. Galaxy S6 Edge has received numerous awards for design. The model with one of the best cameras on the market and powerful hardware is still a good smartphone. Given that the price Galaxy S6 Edge is significantly decreased after the release Galaxy S7, we can say that you can safely take Galaxy S6 Edge instead iPhone SE.

Sony Xperia Z5

Stylish and slim smartphone with 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chip received 23-MP camera. Waterproof body is another feature.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Large Windows-smartphone, which can be converted to a computer thanks to the support Continuum technology. A small comparison between Lumia 950 XL and iPhone SE: screen size – 5.7 inches vs 4 inches, main camera resolution – 20 megapixels vs 12 megapixels, front camera resolution – 5 megapixel vs 1.2 megapixel. I think the choice is clear, is not it?

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Smartphone from Samsung – hello again! Big, powerful and functional alternative to iPhone SE. The manufacturer has solved the problem with stylus, so now Galaxy Note 5 has no flaws.

Huawei Nexus 6P

Google smartphone, created by one of the largest manufacturers of China. Main features of Nexus 6P are latest version Android 6.0, processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, 5.7-inch AMOLED-display and 8-megapixel camera for selfie.

LG V10

Very classy South Korean smartphone with two screens designed for the needs of the military: shockproof body, original screen based IPS Quantum, battery capacity of 3000 mAh, 16-megapixel camera with fast laser autofocus – a bid for success!

Moto X Style

Moto X Style is a smartphone for people who appreciate the elegance, but also do not want to give up a decent performance. 5.7-inch screen, body with protection against splash water, 21-megapixel camera and an unusual design – Moto X Style is not bad! We think that you should pay attention to it.

Huawei Mate S

Very thin (7.2 mm) and beautiful Chinese smartphone with chipset HiSilicon Kirin 935. Fingerprint Reader, camera resolution is higher than iPhone 5SE (13-MP and 8-MP vs 12-MP and 1.2-MP, respectively). Huawei Mate S has selfie flash and support Force Touch (3D Touch technology analogue from Apple, which iPhone SE does not receive).

Runbo X6

The most unusual competitor iPhone SE – super secure smartphone. Excellent smartphone for extreme conditions. TFT screen and middle processor, 2GB of RAM and battery life for two days. By the way, smartphone will replace radio and flashlight!

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Specifications VAIO Phone Biz

VAIO Phone Biz has 5.5-inch IPS display with resolution 1920×1080 pixels. So, new smartphone is one of the few devices with Full HD resolution that works on Windows Mobile 10.

Inside smartphone is Qualcomm Snapdragon 617, which consists of ARM Cortex-A53 cores up to 1.5 GHz. Processor has integrated LTE-A modem that allows up to 225 Mbit/s downstream.

VAIO installed 3GB of RAM, while the internal flash memory of smartphone is 16GB. A memory expansion via microSD card is possible. Bluetooth 4.0, LTE and Gigabit WLAN and NFC provided to the user. Battery capacity VAIO Phone Biz is 2800mAh.

In addition, the manufacturer has decided not to save money on cameras, that’s why on the front located 5-megapixel camera, while on the back is 13-megapixel sensor. Details on a possible optical image stabilizer or the diaphragm has not revealed.

Body thickness VAIO Phone Biz is 8.3 millimeters and weight is 167 grams.

As already mentioned, the Japanese smartphone focused on business customers of Windows 10. VAIO Phone Biz has fairly attractive design in which aluminum as body material is used. Also it is the first device with Windows Mobile 10, which is made entirely of metal. As we know, Microsoft released smartphones made of plastic.

Thanks to Snapdragon 617, VAIO Phone Biz can use Continuum mode, the special function Windows 10 Mobile. Users can connect external display via wireless connection. Even more interestingly, connection is made via Miracast, but not through microUSB 2.0 port on smartphone.

Price and release date VAIO Phone Biz

According to the manufacturer, VAIO Phone Biz will be available for sale in Japan since April. The price VAIO Phone Biz is unknown. However, as it usually happens, smartphone will be little more expensive for Japan.

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Sony Walkman A17 and Walkman A26

Two new players Walkman do not work on Android (as model ZX2), because Sony has created a simpler operating system for them. The players play multiple audio formats (including those that do not lose their quality). In addition, the music from player can be sent to wired and wireless speakers (including communication via NFC).

A17 is equipped with touch screen and 64GB of internal memory, while A26 has physical buttons, 32GB of memory and a slot for microSD cards. Walkman battery lasts for 50 hours of playback or 30 hours of mp3-files without loss of quality.

Sony NC

NC is wireless headphones with smart suppression of external noise. According to Sony, these headphones improve the sound quality of mp3-files using special technology DSEE.

Sony h.ear

h.ear is also wireless headphones, but with more classic design. They are equipped with active noise cancellation. Battery lasts for 20 hours at an average volume.

Televisions

At CES 2016 Sony released few new series of Bravia televisions based on Android. For owners of TVs will be available Ultra service with movies from Sony Pictures in 4K resolution and picture with a deep dynamic range (HDR). New TVs use LED-array with direct illumination and very deep black color.

Wireless speakers

Sony has introduced several models of receivers, soundbar, wireless subwoofer speakers for home theater and sound systems. They are designed for different rooms: living room, kitchen, etc.

Blu-ray players

Sony will release two models of Blu-ray players: UHP-H1 and BDP-S6700. The first model is not compatible with 4K content. Device is designed to music lovers and outputs the sound to the wireless headphones or speakers. The second player shows 4K content. Also you can stream games from PlayStation Now. Two gamepads DualShock 4 connect to the player.

Sony PS-HX500

PS-HX500 is audiophile turntable with the possibility of direct conversion of music in 24-bit format WAV.

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According to rumors, Sony Xperia Z6 Lite will have 5-inch display with a curved display by technology 2.5D. The screen resolution is unknown. The smartphone is the middle model between Xperia Z6 Compact and Xperia Z6. Chinese website Mobile Dad said that main feature of the mobile device can be a metal back panel. Sony Xperia Z6 Lite will be equipped with six-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, earlier known as Snapdragon 618. The price will be about $385. Xperia Z6 Lite goes on sale in May next year.

It also reported that two of the four smartphones will be the flagship devices, and they will work on the latest processor Snapdragon 820 by Qualcomm. The first flagship smartphone is scheduled for June 2016, while the second is expected in October. Both smartphones will be made of metal with a completely new design.

5 models of smartphone Xperia Z6

If two flagship smartphones are more or less clear then other versions of Xperia Z6 remain a mystery. Why Sony has decided to launch so many models and what will be the differences between them? Recall that the estimated range of Xperia Z6 will consist of a standard model Z6, Z6 Plus, Z6 Ultra, Z6 Compact, and Z6 Mini.

However, the latest information from the T-Mobile Poland (through CNBeta) says that Xperia Z6 will be available only in four versions, without the youngest model Xperia Z6 Mini.

Recently Sony has announced a press conference at CES 2016, however, we do not expect that the Japanese company has introduced a smartphone lineup Xperia Z6. As we know, in February will be held another exhibition MWC 2016, which could become a launching pad for new smartphones in 2016.

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Drone GoPro Karma

GoPro is known for its compact Action cameras. In January, it will show the first drone with a camera on board. We think that drone will shoot in 4K-resolution. It is also known that the company will distribute the first one hundred samples for free, but those lucky ones will receive GoPro Karma who sign up here.

Lenovo K4 Note

Lenovo will bring a metal phablet Lenovo K4 Note at CES 2016. The company planned to create smartphone with maximum performance at an affordable price. Lenovo K4 Note is equipped with MediaTek Helio X10 and 3GB of RAM. On the rear panel of smartphone will be located fingerprint reader.

Huawei Honor 7X and Huawei Watch

Huawei is planning to show several devices at CES 2016. The network is rumored that Chinese company developes female version of smartwatches Huawei Watch. The main differs between female version and regular is that it will have more sophisticated design and “female” dials. We don’t know the characteristics and dimensions of new smartwatch.

Huawei Honor 7X is the next generation smartphone of the popular line Honor. According to preliminary information, smartphone is equipped with a 5.2″ Full HD screen, eight-processor HiSilicon Kirin 935, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, 13 MB main and 8 MP front camera.

Asus ZenFone 3

We don’t know much about this smartphone. However, we can say for sure that it will not have QHD display and CPU Snapdragon 820. The smartphone has best combination of price and quality. According to director Johnny Shih, ZenFone 3 will receive USB type-C port. Unfortunately, he did not tell other details. It is also rumored that ZenFone 3 will has fingerprint reader.

Frameless smartphone ZTE Nubia Z11

As you remember, smartphone ZTE Nubia Z9 has been developed by technology FIT (Frame Interactive Technology), which allows you to use the screen completely from edge to edge. ZTE Nubia Z11 will have 5.2-inch display with a resolution of QHD (1440 x 2560 pixels) and a density of 565 ppi, 20.7 main megapixel and 13 megapixel front camera. Like many flagship smartphones, it will has 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with graphics Adreno 530. Also, do not forget 4 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal memory.

Sony SmartWatch 4

Smartwatch SmartWatch 4 looks like previous model Sony SmartWatch 3. The difference is that the new model will be thinner and longer. At the same time the battery will remain the same – 420 mAh. We know that Sony was planning to add support for 4G. Sony SmartWatch 4 based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, 1.2GHz and 512MB of RAM. Also new smartwatch will be added to the optical heart rate monitor and altimeter.

LeTV LeMax Pro

Most recently, LeTV LeMax Pro will appear in the test Antutu 6.0 and set a record of 133 557 points. We are waiting with great impatience for the announcement of LeTV LeMax Pro at CES 2016. It is expected that LeMax Pro will receive a 5.5-inch screen with resolution of QHD (2560×1440), Snapdragon 820 and GPU Adreno 530. The RAM is 4 GB and internal memory is 64 GB. It reportedly has 21 MP main and 4 MP front camera. And of course, Android 6.0.

Augmented Reality Glasses HTC Vive VR

HTC has repeatedly postponed the presentation of HTC Vive VR. Recently Director Cher Wang said that augmented reality glasses HTC Vive VR will be shown at CES 2016. Cher Wang said that they have “a very, very big technological breakthrough” and that’s why the show was postponed. What she had in mind, and how a “breakthrough” changed glasses, we see at the beginning of January.

We remind you that HTC Vive is a joint project of HTC and Valve.

LG webOS 3.0

As you remember, at CES 2016 show not only devices, but also operating system. LG Electronics has announced the release of a new operating system for smart TVs webOS 3.0. Developers have reported that it will receive enhanced mobile connectivity. Application LG TV Plus connect your smartphone to your TV and give the opportunity to work with mobile applications on the big screen. Magic Zoom will increase the objects on the screen with no loss of image quality. Improved Magic Remote got more buttons for easy control.

Also in webOS 3.0 appeared new Channel Plus with a selection of free content from Bloomberg, TIME, Condé Nast Entertainment and The Wall Street Journal, as well as the function of Channel Advisor, which tells the user that it will be interesting to see. Function of Multi-view allows you to watch two different channels at once.

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Feature of the new Sony Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, and Xperia Z5 Premium

In short, it was interesting to see what conclusions made in Sony, and the current IFA is ideally suited for this purpose: the main line has not been updated for a year, the time is ripe. On the eve of IFA was summoned to the office of Sony Mobile, which showed general all, namely three new smartphones: Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium. Given my love for the brand, and I moved with all existing in nature device Sony, waiting for a meeting with a beautiful look.

The companies insist that the driver to restart the line in the design of Sense of Unity, replaced the usual Omni Balance, was the change of the top management of Sony Mobile. The new president also announced new approaches were measured in Central Asia for the company 5 key countries (Russia certainly is not one of them), and to draw the appropriate conclusions. Particular attention was paid to the chamber, which is in the hands of Sony engineers each time shamefully lost herself, and suddenly realized that you can not go on living.

Appearance smartphone if changed, not so much: Xperia Z5 aluminum frame and kept the usual lines, but has acquired a laser engraving and a back surface of the glass with the effect of frosted glass, allowing to obtain a matte surface, not to fingerprints. Devices retained moisture protection (realized and Capless USB-port), but it is not promoted as a feature for extreme, but rather a solution designed to help people who are like me, half asleep, put the smartphone into a glass of water on the nightstand. Apparently, the customer service recovery devices tired after swimming in the sea water.

The main feature is, of course, the interface a fingerprint scanner. As Sony does not become once again “to dig a flight attendant,” trying to figure out where it will look better – on the back surface or bottom of the screen on the right side? There were original – sent the scanner on its side. Similarly, at the spot where the thumb is usually if you take the smartphone in hand. And it really is a good solution. However, there are questions about the reliability of such a scanner – after all the surface due to the width of the ribs just 7.3 mm, and captured only a part of the finger, which reduces the reliability of protection. On the other hand – to use the new solution proposed by Qualcomm: the scanner is based on ultrasonic technology, which solves the problem with wet hands and others. Ultrasound is recommended even on the wet skin – knows anyone who has ever been to the US. So only the best conductivity. However, that’s the theory, but in practice, the scanner works and works fast. As an option, the possibility of a pleasant fingerprint proof of purchase and stuff like that. It’s really important option.

Novation number two – a modified camera. Redesigned main module and its acquisition are the so-called hybrid autofocus. We saw it in the M5, where he came from professional cameras Sony Alpha. The bottom line is that using phase-contrast focusing, allowing us to obtain the best results in less time. Including during video shooting. Another nice feature – 5x zoom. Supported software and image stabilization.

The smartphone has a battery capacity of 2900 mAh. The battery supports Fast Charge Quick Charge, but not smart charger kit required for its use. The reason is simple, and at Sony do not hide it – fast charging considerably more quickly drops off the battery life, but it need not all. So if someone really need and who are willing to take the risk, then he can afford to buy the necessary charger. The smartphone will be available in white, black, green and gold colors. Interestingly, for the first time at Sony implement the concept of the unity of body design and interface system. That is white and white Z5 receive desktop interface.

Xperia Z5 Compact looks like a small copy of the “big” flagship. On this interpretation, insisting the company. This is not entirely true. Indeed, the unit was more compact – the screen was 4.6 inches diagonal and a resolution of 1280×720 pixels against FullHD at Z5. In this way, the body is shorter and narrower than the Z5, but a bit thicker – 8.9 mm. But the material is changed frame – on the perimeter of the plastic used. There are 4 colors available: white / silver, black, coral and yellow.

The third version – Xperia Z5 Premium – this is the main innovation of Sony. Before us is the first smartphone that gets a full-fledged 4K-display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. This 0.3 inches more than the basic model. Differ and design elements such as the black model has a mirrored back surface design, used in the rest of the familiar effect of frosted glass, border and frame made of polished stainless steel. Distinguished and battery – 3430 mAh battery is used, which is logical explains the power of the new display. One of the interesting features of note implemented in Z5 Premium technology to upscale, you can deploy HD and Full HD-quality content to 4K. But the question arises whether all the smartphone with it’s very small screen 4K image? There is a feeling that the good is not more than QuadHD-screens. Net marketing and nothing more.

Another interesting news regarding all models – support for active listening to Hi-Res music, for it will require a new headset MDR-NC750, which must be bought separately. This is a really cool option. In addition, the headset can be used to record audio when recording video.

And now the bad news. I wanted a new line of smartphones has received a new processor, ideally – Snapdragon 820, which is now in operation at Qualcomm. But, alas – we see the same processor as in the questionable Xperia Z3 + – 810th Snapdragon. The Sony say they have done a serious work, and that the new revision 810-th overheating problems solved. If so, this is great news, because otherwise the model 4K screen raises serious questions. There’s something not performance.

Innovations in line Z5 many devices. But they have to be tested. Hand on heart, like that of the Sony, happened. But you never know what we want.

The prices for new items not yet been announced, even in Europe, which will be calculated on the basis of the euro at the time of the announcement. The terms of sales all the clearer: Sony Xperia Z5, and Z5 Compact and will be available in early October, and the Xperia Z5 Premium – in November.

Source: sonymobile

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