Sony Xperia Z hangs: How to restart

If your Sony Xperia Z hangs, usually only a restart will help to access the device again. In this practical tip we will show you how this works.

Sony Xperia Z: Force restart

• Since you cannot easily remove the battery on the Sony Xperia Z to force the device to restart, you must use a key combination for the restart.
• To do this, press and hold the "increase volume" button (upper volume rocker) and the on / off button simultaneously for about five seconds.
• After the phone vibrates briefly, you can release the buttons. The smartphone now restarts.
• This key combination should always work. If the unlikely event occurs that you cannot restart the device in this way and the smartphone hangs, you should wait until the device is discharged.
• Then charge the smartphone and check whether everything is working properly again. If this is not the case, you should send the device in for repair.
• Since removing the battery requires a great technical understanding and you lose the guarantee for the device, this way is only recommended for professionals.

In the next practical tip, we will show you the best tips for extending your Xperia Z battery life.