Unlock a forgotten pattern lock on Sony Xperia 1

It occasionally happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his Sony Xperia 1. When ever this happens, the lock screen of the smartphone stays blocked because we can’t do the right pattern lock again. If this happens to you, do not worry, your phone is not permanently blocked. There are alternatives to unlock the Sony Xperia 1 when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will see at first tips on how to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We will see on the other hand techniques to use the Android device manager to unlock the Sony Xperia 1. At last, we will find out how to reset the Sony Xperia 1, in the event that you are still stuck.unlock-forgotten-pattern-lock-Sony-Xperia-1

Unlock the Sony Xperia 1 lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account

If perhaps you still can not remember the pattern lock you have create on your Sony Xperia 1, this is what you must do. You have to first do Five times a bad pattern lock on your Sony Xperia 1. This will block the Sony Xperia 1 for 30 secs and should display at the bottom of the screen a button pattern lock Forgotten . Just click this button to find the recovery page. Once on this page, you must enter information from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the information is good, the Sony Xperia 1 home screen will unlock.

Use Android Device Manager to unlock the Sony Xperia 1

In the event that the previous technique does not work, you may use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your Sony Xperia 1. To get this done, you need to go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is linked with your Sony Xperia 1. Once done, you must click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your Sony Xperia 1. You just have to test to see if it works well.

Reset your Sony Xperia 1 if you have a forgotten pattern lock

In the event that the 1st two ways do not work for you, there exists an ultimate solution to unlock the Sony Xperia 1 in case of forgotten pattern lock. This answer is to reset your Sony Xperia 1. To get this done, you will need to start Sony Xperia 1 in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the Sony Xperia 1.