Unlike the Sony Xperia XA Dual F3112 the hard reset for the Sony Xperia XA Dual F3116 has more than one option. You can reset your mobile phone being the Xperia XA Dual F3116 either with the menu or with the codes. These have been added below for you to use to reset the phone back to the factory default.
Hard Reset Xperia XA Dual F3116
You will note that you will have to backup your data first before you proceed. If you do not complete a backup of settings or data then all of this will be lost during the reset process. This loss cannot be recovered later once the process is complete. Most people do this when they are going to sell the mobile phone and need to remove all personal data and settings.
You are best served by backing up your phone book to the SIM if you cannot backup anything else. You can find this one this website here. Note again that this is permanent deletion of the the settings and data on the phone. See also how to reset the Reset Sony Xperia E4 Dual in that article.
WARNING !
Hard Reset will erase all of your data
All described operations you are doing at your own risk.
Hard Reset Sony Xperia XA Dual with Menu
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Hard Reset Sony Xperia XA Dual by Code
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Factory Reset Sony Xperia XA
Hard Reset Sony Xperia XA Dual by Code:
Before anything else, make sure the battery is fully charged. It’s also important to backup all your important data with Xperia Companion. Next, power on your Sony Xperia XA Dual F3116. On the dialer, enter this code: *#*#7378423#*#*. On the screen, select Customization Settings. Then choose Reset customization and confirm. Your Sony Xperia XA Dual will start the reset process. Likewise see also the Hard Reset Sony Xperia C4 on here as well as the Hard Reset Sony Xperia E4g Dual.
Hard Reset Sony Xperia XA Dual with Menu:
To begin, turn on your Sony Xperia XA Dual F3116. Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Go to the menu: Setting > Backup and reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device. Choose Erase Everything. Your Sony Xperia XA Dual will reset to the factory default settings. Likewise also see the Factory Reset Sony Xperia C4 Dual article as well as the Factory Reset Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual.