It oftentimes happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his Sony Xperia XZ1. When ever this happens, the lock screen of the telephone 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 XZ1 when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will first see how to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We will see in a second time the best ways to use the Android device manager to unlock the Sony Xperia XZ1. Finally, we will find out the method to reset the Sony Xperia XZ1, if perhaps you are still stuck.
Unlock the Sony Xperia XZ1 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 XZ1, this is what you must do. You need to first do 5 times a bad pattern lock on your Sony Xperia XZ1. This will block the Sony Xperia XZ1 for 30 secs and should show 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 have to enter information from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the information is good, the Sony Xperia XZ1 home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the Sony Xperia XZ1
If perhaps the previous solution does not work, you may use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your Sony Xperia XZ1. To achieve this, you need to go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is associated with your Sony Xperia XZ1. Once done, you must click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your Sony Xperia XZ1. You just have to test to see if it functions well.
Reset your Sony Xperia XZ1 if you have a forgotten pattern lock
If perhaps the first two solutions do not work for you, there exists an ultimate solution to unlock the Sony Xperia XZ1 in case of forgotten pattern lock. This solution is to reset your Sony Xperia XZ1. To achieve this, you will need to start Sony Xperia XZ1 in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the Sony Xperia XZ1.
