It sometimes happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his Sony Xperia L2. When ever this happens, the lock screen of the mobile stays blocked because we can’t do the right pattern lock again. If this happens to you, do not worry, your mobile is not forever blocked. There are alternatives to unlock the Sony Xperia L2 when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will see at first the right way to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We’ll see in a second time the method to use the Android device manager to unlock the Sony Xperia L2. At last, we will find out how you can reset the Sony Xperia L2, if you are still stuck.
Unlock the Sony Xperia L2 lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account
If you still can not remember the pattern lock you have set up on your Sony Xperia L2, here’s what you need to do. You need to first do 5 times a bad pattern lock on your Sony Xperia L2. This will block the Sony Xperia L2 for 30 secs 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 L2 home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the Sony Xperia L2
Whenever the previous method won’t work, you may use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your Sony Xperia L2. To achieve 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 L2. Once done, you must click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your Sony Xperia L2. You just have to test to see if it functions well.
Reset your Sony Xperia L2 if you have a forgotten pattern lock
Whenever the 1st two solutions do not work for you, there exists an ultimate solution to unlock the Sony Xperia L2 in case of forgotten pattern lock. This solution is to reset your Sony Xperia L2. To achieve this, you will need to start Sony Xperia L2 in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the Sony Xperia L2.
