Reset Sony Xperia Z password. How to unlock Sony Xperia if you forgot your password or pattern? To unlock you need

Today I will tell you 8 ways to remove graphic key from a locked Android! Many people advise doing a wipe (resetting all Android data smartphone or tablet)! Don't do it right away! Keep this article bookmarked as it can be very useful.

Method No. 1

The author's method of unlocking a graphic key for tablets and smartphones from the Fans Android website!

Most recently, our website was developed new way unlocking tablets and smartphones using a pattern key!

To unlock you need:

Download the Gest.zip file and rename it to update.zip and move the archive to the SD card.
Availability of Recovery(no matter what, the main thing is availability)
Or you should know how (find out on the manufacturer’s website, the author does not know about absolutely all smartphones and tablets)
If you have HTC smartphone and there is no Recovery - then first, then install CWM or TWRP using our Adb Run program (in the Adb Run program, press sequentially 5-0-3 , put the downloaded IMG file in the window that opens and press Enter).

Unlock Process

Reboot your smartphone into Recovery mode, if you don’t know how, download the Adb Run program, install it and enter it into the interface sequentially 4-3 . The smartphone will reboot into Recovery menu.

In the Recovery menu, control occurs as follows: volume buttons - move up or down the menu, power button - select an action.

Find an item Install zip from SdCard or similar and select it. In the menu that opens, select the file update.zip after which its firmware will be installed.
After flashing the firmware, reboot your tablet or smartphone and enter any incorrect pattern and your Android will be unlocked!

Method No. 2

Theory: When you create a pattern key, a file GESTURE.KEY is created in the /DATA section, which is responsible for locking the screen, and if you delete it, the smartphone will be unlocked! Well, let's get started... Necessary:

1. Computer
2. USB cord
3. Download ADB
4. Download Script

Procedure for unlocking a pattern key: Unzip the adb archive to the root of drive C. Place the adbBLOCK GEST script in the adb folder. Enable USB debugging mode on your smartphone or tablet: a) Settings > Development > USB debugging b) Settings > For developers > USB debugging c) Settings > System > About smartphone > Build number and click on it about 7 - 10 times Connect smartphone or tablet to the computer (IF THE SMARTPHONE IS LOCKED, THEN YOU CAN NOT ENABLE DEBUGGING, BUT 50/50 THAT IT IS ENABLED).

Run adbBLOCK GEST script The script will ask whether to delete the GESTURE.KEY file, press ENTER on the keyboard Will the program ask you to reboot your device? Press Enter as soon as the smartphone or tablet starts to reboot, disconnect it from the computer. After reboot, enter ANY pattern and the device will be unlocked! P.S. If it does not unlock, try again in the mode Recovery or Bootloader !

Method No. 3

On earlier versions Android OS worked this way - you had to call your Android smartphone and during a call, go to the settings menu and remove the lock.

Method No. 4

If you have already made 6 attempts to enter the graphic key and entered it incorrectly, then you are a loser, then enter 7 times (or what number do you already have?) and after entering incorrect password wait about 30 seconds, after which you will be prompted to enter Google data Account. If you have forgotten your details, please follow this link to Restore Account.

Method No. 5

The saddest way... To do this you need to do a reset (from the recovery menu) or firmware Android device A.

Method number 6

If you have custom Recovery (CWM) installed, then download and put it on a flash drive. Then “install it” and delete the file along the path /data/system/ gesture.key

Method No. 7

1. Computer
2. USB cord
3. Download ADB
4. Download Script
5. (if installed, you don’t need to install it)

Place the Adb folder in the root of drive C.

Place the script in the Adb folder.

Connect your smartphone or tablet to your computer with via USB cord.

Run script Gesture.keyRazblokII.bat and enter alternately commands:

update system set value=0 where name=`lock_pattern_autolock`;

update system set value=0 where name=`lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently`;

adb reboot

If nothing works, repeat the procedure in the mode Bootloader or in mode Recovery, or when the device is booting.

Method No. 8

Wait until your Android is running low for a low battery warning to appear on your screen. Then enter the battery status, a menu will appear at the bottom and then settings, privacy, reset settings.

Method number 9 (secret method)

To unlock Android, do this:

Method No. 10

From user ocelot-cc

1. Get root access via odin
2. Install from Recovery mode from the AROMA Filemanager memory card.
3. Go to /data/system/
4. Delete the GESTURE.KEY file

If you have any questions or suggestionsregarding how to unlock Android, then we communicate in this forum.

I hope you will be able to unlock your favorite Android device and remember your passwords for the future!

Sony took care of its customers and made one good program with which you can remove the pattern lock (restore to factory settings) from any Sony phone. It's called Sony Update Service.

List of supported Sony models:

Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z2, Xperia E1, Xperia T2 Ultra Dual, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia Z1 compact, Xperia X Ultra(SOL24), Xperia Z Ultra (Wifi only), Xperia Z ultra, Xperia Z1f(SO-02f), Xperia Z1 (SO-01F), Xperia Z1 (SOL23), Xperia Z ultra (SOL24), SmartWatch 2 SW2, Stero Bluetooth HeadSet SBH52, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1s (C6916), Xperia M dual, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia C, Xperia M, Stereo Bluetooth HeadSet SBH50, SOL22, Xperia A (SA-04E), Xperia ZR, Xperia L (C2104), Xperia L (C2105/S36h), Xperia Tablet Z (Wifi only), Xperia SP , Xperia Tablet Z (SO-03E), Xperia ZL, Xperia E, Xperia Z (SO-02E), Xperia E Dual, Xperia ZR, Xperia Z, Xperia V, Xperia VC, Xperia AX (SO-01E), Xperia TL , Xperia VL, Xperia J, Xperia T, Xperia micro, Xperia TX, Xperia tipo Dual, Xperia SL, Xperia tipo, Xperia SX(SO-05D), Xperia acro S, Xperia ion, Smart Wireless Headset Pro, Xperia go, Xperia GX(SO-04D), Xperia Neo L, Xperia ion (LT28i), Xperia ion (LT28at), Smartwatch MN2, Xperia sola, Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia acro HD (IS12S ), Xperia Acro HD (SO-03D), Xperia S (LT26), Xperia NX (SO-02D), Xperia Ray (SO-03C), Xperia acro (IS11S), Xperia ray (ST18), Xperia pro (MK16) , Xperia active (ST17), Xperia mini pro(SK17), Xperia mini (ST15), Xperia arc(LT15), Xperia neo(MT15), Xperia acro (SO-02C), Xperia arc (SO-01C), SonyEricsson txt (CK13), s51SE, Xperia neo V (MT11), Xperia PLAY (SO-011D), Xperia arc S (LT18), Mix Walkman (WT13), W8 Walkman (E16), Live with Walkman (WT19), Walkman WT18i, txt pro (CK15), Xperia Play (R800), Xperia Play (Z1), LiveView MN800, Cedar, Yendo Yizo, Xperia X8 (E15), Spiro, Xperia X10 mini pro (U20), Hazet, Zylo, Aspen, Vizav pro, Elm, Xperia X10 mini (E10), Vivaz, Xperia X10 (X10), Xperia X10 (SO-01B), Satio, Yari Kita, Aino, Naite, W995, C510, W705, C905, T700, W959, C702, C902, W760, K850, K858, W910, W908.

So, for any of these devices, using this utility you can essentially do hard reset, reset settings or remove the pattern. For this you only need USB cable(which comes with your phone), a computer and, in fact, your phone.

Instructions:

1. Let's move on

2. Launch and Install the program. (OK> Accept> Install> Done). After installation, the program will check for updates and sync.

3. Before starting work, we need a USB cable (included with the phone), a battery level of at least 50%, do not connect the phone at this stage.

4. Click “Start” and select the model of your phone/device, click “Next”.

5. Read the instructions on the screen: Turn off the phone, Press and hold the “volume down” button (depending on the phone model, because it may be a different button) and connect the phone to the computer.

Example video Sony Ericsson W8:

We can name many reasons for blocking access to a Sony phone. One of the main reasons is that you forgot the password you created. While it is unlikely that anyone would forget their password, it does happen quite often among users. The inability to bypass the screen lock is annoying as the phone becomes an important part of our lives. We will tell you how to unlock Sony password (Xperia) in 3 ways.

There are several ways to reset your screen lock. The available methods depend on the screen lock type and Android versions, which your Xperia device is running on. Some of the methods such as those using my Xperia service or manager Android devices/Find My Device require that you have already enabled the service on your device and have an internet connection enabled.

Read the table of contents to quickly find the information you need.

Note! Before you perform any of the steps in this article, make sure you know your username and Google password. Depending on your security settings, your Xperia device may become locked after a reset or restore. Then you need to enter your account username and password Google posts to use the device. If you don't remember your Google username and password, you can't unlock the device yourself.

Advice. You can recover your username and password account Google using the Google account recovery page at https://www.google.com/accounts/recovery/?hl=en. For Xperia X, Xperia L1, Xperia E5 and Xperia Z series (Android 5.1 or higher), you should know that when you receive a new Google username or password, you cannot use it to register and restore your device for 24 hours.

1. Click: Forgot your password?

2. To unlock your phone, you can answer the security question you set up when you set the screen lock. Or you can enter your username and password Google account. Click " Next».

3. Enter the answer to the question you selected or enter your Google account username and password. Click " Unblock».

4. You will be asked if you want to create New Password unlock screen. If you don't want to, click No.

If you haven't created a Google account or if you've forgotten the answer to your security question, you'll need to reinstall software phone. This will delete any information stored on your phone. There's no way to recover the data that will be lost if you do this, but you won't be able to reset your screen lock without reinstalling the software. Read below on how to reset Sony.

Using the Xperia service to reset your screen lock

Note! Make sure you know your Google™ username and password. You may have to use them to use your Xperia™ device after the reset.

Using the Xperia service to reset your screen lock. All content on your Xperia device is retained after you reset your device's screen lock. Note! This method is not available on devices running Android control 7.0 and higher.

This reset method requires you to have previously enabled Xperia My Service on your Xperia device. Your Xperia device must also have an active Internet connection (Wi-Fi® or mobile network).

How to reset your password using Xperia service

1. Turn off your phone.

2. To execute hard reset phone, start by pressing and holding power buttons + buttonincrease the volume in within a few seconds.

3. The device will vibrate once. At this point, you can release the Power button. Continue holding the Volume key for another 10 seconds.

4. The phone will vibrate and then turn off, indicating that the hard reset procedure is complete.

Using Find My Device to Reset Sony Password

Note! Make sure you know your Google username and password. You may have to use them to use your Xperia™ device after the reset.

This reset method requires that you have previously turned on Android Device Manager on your Xperia™ device. Your Xperia™ device must also have an active internet connection (Wi-Fi® or mobile network). When this method is selected, full reset factory data. All content on your Xperia™ device will be deleted. In some cases, the content on the SD card may not be erased during a Find My Device reset.

If your SD card is not encrypted, you can remove it before performing the reset to prevent it from being erased. However, if you are using your Xperia™ device in corporate environment, your IT department may be forcing encryption on the SD card on your device. In this case, the contents of the SD card are erased or unreadable when you perform a reset, even if you remove the card beforehand.

How to Reset Sony Password Using Find My Device

1. If your SD card is not encrypted or not used in a corporate environment, remove it before performing a reset. Before removing the SD card, turn off your Xperia™ device. Turn on the device when you have removed the SD card.

2. On a computer or in mobile browser go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager.

3. Sign in to the Google account you previously added to your device.

4. If you have multiple devices, select the device you have blocked at the top of the screen.

5. Select " Erase" Keep in mind that this action will permanently destroy all your data, such as your apps, photos, and music. Once you delete the contents of your device, Find My Device will no longer work on your device.

6. After remotely erasing the contents of your device, you can set up your device again with your Google account and a new screen lock.

Recovery software to reset your Xperia device

Note! Make sure you know your Google username and password. You may need to use them to use your Xperia™ device after recovery.

You can reset your screen lock using a USB cable, your computer, and the software recovery feature in the Xperia™ Companion app.

Note! The software recovery feature replaces the software on your device. All personal data stored on your device will be lost. Content on the external SD card is not deleted. Xperia™ devices must have a minimum charge level of 80% before you can perform a software restore.

Steps:

1. Computer: if it is not already installed, download and install the Xperia Companion app from http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/.

2. Open the Xperia Companion app.

3. In the section " Xperia Management" click " Software recovery».

4. Follow the on-screen instructions, but do not connect your Xperia device to your computer until you are told the five-step instructions in the Xperia Companion window.

So you have purchased Xperia smartphone Z3 Compact, excellent device flagship series on the already proven Android platform. But it passes certain time, and it stops pleasing you the way it did before: periodic bugs, glitches, and freezes begin to appear. The phone starts to slow down both in applications and in the menu, and the built-in keyboard works with an obvious delay, not to mention a number of other minor problems.

The truth is that no one is immune from this. Peculiarities operating system Android is such that the problems described above can begin on a significant part of devices after just a few months, depending on the intensity of use, general clutter and other factors. Of course, with each new version With its OS, Google is working to eliminate them, but what to do if your smartphone needs to be brought back to normal operating condition here and now?

The answer to this question is hard reset(English hard reset) Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, and we will understand further what it is and how to use it.

Its essence is this: we reset all software part device to factory settings out of the box, returning to the very time when its operation did not yet cause any complaints. It's clear what this means complete removal all user information, applications and files on internal memory smartphone (don’t worry about the Micro SD memory card - it will remain untouched unless you want it yourself), so the first step is a preliminary backup (backup) of all important data that you will be sorry to part with.

Fortunately, the pre-installed applications include “Copy and Restore” (“Copy and Restore.” with the safe handle icon in the menu), which will make this process much less complicated and painful.

Then you should go to "Settings" (can be found in the general list of applications in the main menu), scroll down the list that opens to "Backup and reset" in the PERSONAL DATA section, and there find the item " Master reset". Having read the warnings about deleting all data and confirming the seriousness of your intentions by pressing the "Reset phone settings" button again, you will start an irreversible process that should make your work with the device as smooth and enjoyable as it should be.

It should also be noted that in case your phone is completely and irrevocably frozen and does not respond to any actions or clicks physical buttons For your part, Sony engineers have provided a special button hidden under a flap and located right next to the Micro SD card port - just above and to the left of it. It is very small and can only be pressed with a ballpoint pen or similar thin object. There will be a forced Sony reboot Xperia Z3 Compact.

Full reset Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Without going into details, I will say that I found myself in this situation:

• There is Sony phone XPeria SL (for XPeria S, and indeed many smartphones in this line, everything is the same);
• graphic key entered incorrectly 20 times, respectively screen is locked;
• login to google account nnot completed;
• As a result, the phone wants to be given the answer to the secret question, and no one knows the answer, because it was introduced blindly and frivolously and contains 100% bullshit.

BUT: perhaps some other, less radical method will help you, of which I have tried several.
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The phone is new (one day old), so it would be possible take it to service, perhaps it would even be free, but I didn’t want to waste time on it. I had never tormented phones before, so it was a little scary, but also interesting.

Selecting an answer to a secret question didn't give anything within an hour. Although I remembered the movement of my finger when entering it, and even the number of resulting words and their length, the uncompromisingly turned on intellectual input destroyed the entire input billeberd.

Google offers a bunch of options.
I didn’t want to get involved with something unnatural for the user (by the way, the phone was not mine, this fact forced me to do only deliberate actions), so I was interested in this live hack: call the phone, then you can omit top panel, and from it get to the settings and remove the block. Of course, this would be too big a security hole, and it wouldn't work. Moreover, I couldn’t even press the end call button: any attempt to step aside ends with a message asking me to enter the answer to my security question.

Other options come down to necessity reset all phone settings to default-- the password will be reset along with them.

An option was proposed take out the battery, and hold down some buttons for a few seconds. But firstly, the XPeria S has a non-removable (without a screwdriver) battery, and secondly, the settings are in non-volatile memory, so it’s stupid.

By the way, Reboot is performed by long simultaneous pressing of the volume up and power buttons -- useful combination for all users, in case of total freezing (although I haven’t noticed this in Android 4 yet, but it happened in Android 2).

Before you try to clear everything, it's a good idea to save all data from the phone. In general, in my case there was almost no data, except for a few photos, but I didn’t want to lose them either. But here’s the problem: with the screen locked, download it to the computer nothing will work out. PC Companion also refused to do this. There is nothing to do, I resigned myself.

Another great option suggested by Google, which I even believed in at first:
press the button emergency call, and enter *#*#7378423#*#* there

You don't have to press the call button... service menu will appear on its own.
In ordinary life, this combination can be entered into a regular number entry field - not just an emergency call.
In the menu that opens you can find a bunch of interesting things, but we need the last line ( Customization Settings) - press it, then - Reset customization and finally, confirm the action by pressing the appropriate button. As planned, this should reset all settings and reboot the phone. Voila, and nothing happened. Nothing at all.

Here are two more interesting combinations:
*#06# -- IMEI
*#*#4636#*#* - all sorts of information about the phone.

Finally, the search led me to Update Service. Download the program from the official website, install it, and do what it says. You will need to select a phone model from the list (there are even pictures!), connect the phone, performing a special ritual (however, not complicated), and press “Next” all the time. The installer will deflate latest firmware 300 meters and will flood it onto the phone. All this takes 10-15 minutes.
After this the phone feels reborn... all settings are the same as when purchased. Bonus -- all photos saved: although a discrete memory card is not provided, nevertheless, it exists virtually.

All that was left was to enter the settings, install a new graphic key and reasonable answer to security question.

There is only one point unknown to me: how does such a flashing affect the warranty. It seems like official software was used and official firmware, and I can’t imagine how it can be distinguished from the one that stood before, but you never know.

I would like to specifically express my gratitude to Sony for the Update Service - a very simple, understandable and easy-to-use program. In Russian, there are no unnecessary questions, everything is explained in detail, point by point, with pictures and animation, and even the colors are pleasant. I'm delighted in short.

A number of conclusions can be drawn from this story:
1. should always attentively treat to all passwords;
2. don't do anything rash, especially when drunk;
3. take care of backup data.

Moreover, in fact it turns out that from the moment you lost your phone to the moment all data from it is copied, less than 15 minutes can pass, regardless of whether a screen lock password is set or not.

Therefore, you may need to think about encrypting some data, as well as mandatory installation of a PIN code on the SIM card.