It occasionally happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his Sony Xperia L1. When ever this happens, the lock screen of the mobile remains blocked because we can’t do the right pattern lock again. If this happens to you, do not worry, your cell is not permanently blocked. There are solutions to unlock the Sony Xperia L1 when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will first see the right way to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We will see in a second time the method to use the Android device manager to unlock the Sony Xperia L1. Finally, we will find out how to reset the Sony Xperia L1, in the event that you are still stuck.
Unlock the Sony Xperia L1 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 L1, here is what you must do. You must first do 5 times a bad pattern lock on your Sony Xperia L1. This will block the Sony Xperia L1 for 30 seconds and should display at the bottom of the screen a button pattern lock Forgotten . Click this button to find 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 L1 home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the Sony Xperia L1
If perhaps the previous solution doesn’t work, you may use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your Sony Xperia L1. To get this done, you should go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is linked with your Sony Xperia L1. Once done, you must click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your Sony Xperia L1. You just have to test to see if it works well.
Reset your Sony Xperia L1 if you have a forgotten pattern lock
If perhaps the 1st two approaches do not work for you, there is an ultimate solution to unlock the Sony Xperia L1 in case of forgotten pattern lock. This solution is to reset your Sony Xperia L1. To get this done, you will need to start Sony Xperia L1 in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the Sony Xperia L1.
