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1:Have you tried this?
There are a few things you should try first when you experience problems with your device:
1) Restart
By restarting your device you turn off all running applications and free up memory. This
sometimes automatically solves problems with your device . If the device won't restart normally,
you can force your device to restart. No settings or personal data are deleted during a forced
restart.
To restart your device
1. Press and hold down the power key
2. In the menu that opens, tap Restart. The device restarts automatically.
To force the device to restart or shut down
3. Press and hold down the power key
4. Press and hold down the power key
2) Update
Update your device to ensure that you have optimal performance and the latest enhancements.
3) Reset
Perform a factory data reset. This is sometimes the best solution if your device stops functioning
properly. Make sure that you know your Google™ account username and password before you
start.
To perform a factory data reset
Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device
to a charger and try restarting again.
To avoid permanent damage to your device, please ensure the battery
power is more than 50%,and do not interrupt a factory data reset
procedure.
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for 8 seconds to shut down.
for 10 seconds to auto restart.

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Summary of Contents for Sony G2299

  • Page 1 1:Have you tried this?  There are a few things you should try first when you experience problems with your device: 1) Restart  By restarting your device you turn off all running applications and free up memory. This sometimes automatically solves problems with your device . If the device won't restart normally, you can force your device to restart.
  • Page 2 Also note that it can take up to 3 hours for a drained battery to charge fully.  If you have trouble charging your device, start by making sure that you are using an original Sony charger and a USB Type-C cable specifically intended for charging your device. Try to charge the device with a different USB cable connected to the USB port of a computer.
  • Page 3 Make sure that you use an original Sony USB Type-C charger specifically intended for charging your device. Use an original Sony charger plugged into a wall socket to charge your device. Your device charges much more slowly when you charge it using a computer and the USB cable.
  • Page 4  If a forced restart procedure doesn't succeed, you should try the 2-minute restart procedure. To force a 2-minute restart 1. Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 120 seconds, ignoring any vibrations. 2.
  • Page 5 Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power.  Switch from 4G mobile network to 3G(WCDMA) while traveling or in remote area.  Use an original headset from Sony to listen to music. A headset consumes less battery power than the device's loudspeakers.
  • Page 6  Disable any live wallpaper.  Update your device to ensure that you have optimal performance and the latest enhancements.  Perform a factory data reset. This is sometimes the best solution if your device stops functioning properly, but note that it will delete all personal content saved on the internal memory of your device.
  • Page 7 To enable Safe mode 1. Turn off your device. 2. Press and hold down the power key 3. When the Xperia™ logotype appears, release the power key, then press and hold the volume down key until Safe mode appears on the screen. To exit Safe mode, restart the device.
  • Page 8 If the problem occurs when your device is charging, make sure that you are using an original Sony charger and a USB cable specifically intended for charging your device. Other chargers may have a negative impact on the functionality of the touchscreen.
  • Page 9 If there is a memory card in your device, remove it and restart the device. If removing the memory card solves the issue, your SD card may be damaged. In this case you need to get a replacement SD card for your device. Use the Diagnostics application to carry out a quick test to check the touchscreen functionality.
  • Page 10  Check the network signal strength in the status bar to make sure your device is connected to a network. If the signal is weak or you have no signal, move to an open location that is free from obstructions, or get close to a window. ...
  • Page 11  Perform a factory data reset. This is sometimes the best solution if your device stops functioning properly, but note that it will delete all personal content saved on the internal memory of your device. Make sure to back up data that you want to keep. To back up your data using a computer Connect your device to the computer using a USB Type-C™...
  • Page 12 To force stop an app 1. Find and tap Settings > Apps > App info. 2. Find and tap the app that you want to stop. 3. Tap FORCE STOP > OK.  If the app requires an internet connection, make sure that your device has an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network), and that Airplane mode is turned off.
  • Page 13  Uninstall all updates for the app to reset the app. All personal data saved by the app, such as login information and settings, will be deleted. If possible, update the app again using Google Play™.  Uninstall the app, and then reinstall it. Note that some pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled.
  • Page 14 10、I cannot unlock my screen If you forget your screen lock PIN, password or pattern, you can reset your device using Android Device Manager. Reset your device with Android™ Device Manager. Requirements: This reset method requires that your device is turned on, has internet access and that you have previously turned on Android™...
  • Page 15 Make sure that your SIM card is working properly. Insert your SIM card in another device. If this works, it is probably your device that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony Mobile service centre. Search for a network from the device to check if any networks are available.
  • Page 16 Turn off your device and then turn it back on. By doing this you turn off all running applications and free up memory, which sometimes automatically solves the issue. Make sure you have subscribed to use the internet over a mobile network. Contact your network operator for detailed information.
  • Page 17: Using A Usb Cable

    3. Find and tap Android System > USB charging this device > Tap for more options., then select Transfer files.  Make sure that you are using an original Sony USB Type-C cable specifically intended for your device and that it is properly connected to the device and computer. ...
  • Page 18  If your device has a memory card, turn off the device and then remove and reinsert the memory card. Restart your computer. Turn on the device and then reconnect the device to the computer using the USB cable.  Restart the device and the computer.
  • Page 19 SSID and password: Make sure there are no special characters or characters which are not in the standard ASCII character set. DHCP: Make sure it’s turned on. You could also try setting a static IP address if you have problems accessing the internet using your Wi-Fi connection. MAC filter: Make sure it’s turned off.
  • Page 20  Restart your device and turn off Wi-Fi, then turn Wi-Fi on again.  Remove any protective case from your device to see if the Wi-Fi signal strength improves.  Check that the Wi-Fi sleep policy is set to always have Wi-Fi turned on. ...
  • Page 21 Back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. If you have any encrypted files stored on an SD card, you should also remove the encryption to ensure you can still access them after the reset.
  • Page 22  Check the signal strength in the status bar to make sure your device is connected to a network. If the signal is weak or you have no signal, move to an open location free from obstructions, or get close to a window. ...

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