It sometimes happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his Sony Xperia E5. When this happens, the lock screen of the mobile remains blocked because we can not do the right pattern lock again. If this happens to you, do not worry, your mobile phone is not permanently blocked. There are alternatives to unlock the Sony Xperia E5 when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will initially see how you can unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We will see on the other hand how you can use the Android device manager to unlock the Sony Xperia E5. Finally, we will find out the method to reset the Sony Xperia E5, whenever you are still stuck.
Unlock the Sony Xperia E5 lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account
In the event that you still can not remember the pattern lock you have set up on your Sony Xperia E5, here is what you need to do. You need to first do 5 times a bad pattern lock on your Sony Xperia E5. This will block the Sony Xperia E5 for 30 seconds and should display at the bottom of the screen a button pattern lock Forgotten . Simply click this button to access the recovery page. Once on this page, you will need to enter info from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the info is good, the Sony Xperia E5 home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the Sony Xperia E5
Whenever the previous method does not work, you can use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your Sony Xperia E5. To accomplish this, you will need to go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is associated with your Sony Xperia E5. Once done, you have to click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your Sony Xperia E5. You just have to test to see if it works well.
Reset your Sony Xperia E5 if you have a forgotten pattern lock
Whenever the 1st two approaches do not work for you, there is an ultimate solution to unlock the Sony Xperia E5 in case of forgotten pattern lock. This answer is to reset your Sony Xperia E5. To accomplish this, you will need to start Sony Xperia E5 in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the Sony Xperia E5.
