Unlock Sony Xperia M2. How to Unlock Android if you forgot your Pattern

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

there is a Sony XPeria SL phone (for XPeria S, and indeed for 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.

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The following is a story about how I unsuccessfully tried to unlock the phone in different ways.
Result: flashing required, is very simple to do, requires 20 minutes, photos, videos, etc. are saved, but applications are not.

BUT: perhaps some other, less radical method will help you, of which I have tried several.
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did not force the smart to display the pattern entry screen again.

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 lower the 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- a 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 emergency call button and enter *#*#7378423#*#*

You don't have to press the call button - the 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 download the latest firmware for 300 meters and upload it to 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 and official firmware were used, and I can’t imagine how it can be distinguished from the one that was installed 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 relate 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.

Resetting the pattern key through the service menu

Unlocking your phone through the serviceMy Xperia

This article is suitable for both novice Sony Xperia users on the Android operating system and advanced ones. Let us make a reservation in advance that this algorithm may not work on other brands of phones, or rather, most likely it will not work, so you should not try to unlock other phones using this method. Remember that you carry out all procedures at your own peril and risk, if you are not confident in your skills, or have already damaged your phone, Sony Xperia smartphone repair will help you.

Please note that the reset described in these instructions will result in the loss of all personal data that is in the phone's memory. We advise you to save all the necessary data to a flash drive in advance.

Step-by-step instruction

First you need to click on the emergency call button, an on-screen keyboard will appear, and you will need to enter the code from it: *#*#7378423#*#* .

This code will open the service menu. In it, click on “Customization Settings”.

Then click “Reset customization”.

We confirm the action by agreeing to reboot the phone “Reset customization and reboot”.

We wait for a while (about a minute), the phone reboots and applies the changes. Do not press any buttons while this process is in progress.

After the smartphone turns off, start it by pressing the power button.
Make all the necessary phone settings, select the language, and you're done!

After these simple manipulations, you will find yourself on the desktop of your device. This algorithm should work on most versions of Sony Xperia, but if suddenly it does not work, then repeat the same steps, only with the code *#*#73556673#*#* . On some “machines” this code may simply lead to a restart of the device (the listed codes are one of many service codes for Sony Xperia; you can find the rest of the codes on the official website of the smartphone manufacturer).

If suddenly the methods described above do not work, do not despair, because you can simply use the PC Companion program.

Using this program, only on Sony Xperia you can update, backup data and restore it from backup. This program is quite simple and easy to use. You can find it on the disk that should be in the box of the smartphone you are purchasing.

You can also unlock your Xperia smartphone through the “My Xperia” service. To do this, you need to go to My Xperia on the official Sony website and follow the instructions in Russian.

Step-by-step instruction

First you need to press the emergency call button, an on-screen keyboard will appear, and you will need to enter the code from it: *#*#7378423#*#* .

This code will open the service menu. In it, click on “Customization Settings”.

Then click “Reset customization”.

We confirm the action by agreeing to reboot the phone “Reset customization and reboot”.

We wait for a while (about a minute), the phone reboots and applies the changes. Do not press any buttons while this process is in progress.

After the smartphone turns off, start it by pressing the power button.
Make all the necessary phone settings, select the language, and you're done!

If suddenly the methods described above do not work, do not despair, because you can simply use the PC Companion program.

You can also unlock your Xperia smartphone through the “My Xperia” service. To do this, you need to go to My Xperia on the official Sony website and follow the instructions in Russian.

Xperia With Xperia turned off:
Volume + and USB cable connect to the computer – FASTBOOT MODE – mode for installing custom firmware and kernels.
Press and hold Volume down and the USB cable is connected to the PC – FLASHMODE – mode for installing official firmware.

If Xperia is on:
Simultaneously pressing Power and Volume Down – .
Simultaneously pressing Power and Volume Up until the first vibration (~10 sec.) – reboot, remove and insert the battery in the same way.
Simultaneously pressing Power + Volume Up until three vibrations (~15 seconds) forces the Sony Xperia to turn off.

For some models, actions may be confirmed by different glowing diodes.

Sony Xperia Service and Engineering Codes

*#06# – view IMEI Sony Xperia
*#*#7378423#*#* – enter the service menu (how to remember – *#*#SERVICE#*#*)
*#*#4636#*#* – information about the battery, information about the gadget and statistics (how to remember – *#*#INFO#*#*)
*#*#73556673#*#* – launching demo mode, testing a large number of functions (how to remember – *#*#SELLMORE#*#*). When purchasing a Sony Xperia Z, it is important to run this combination and check that everything is working, no matter whether you are buying a tablet or a Z series smartphone.
*#*#4636#*#* - Information and settings;
*#*#8351#*#* - Voice Dialer Logging Enabled;
*#*#4636#*#* - the code is used to obtain detailed information about the phone and battery. You will see on the display:
- Information about the phone;
- Information about the battery;
- Battery statistics;
- Usage statistics.

*#*#7780#*#* - using this code you can reset the following settings to factory settings:
- Google account settings for your smartphone or tablet;
- data and settings of android and installed applications;
- downloaded applications.
The code does NOT touch:
- system applications and applications that come with the device;
- data on the memory card (photos, videos, etc.).
PS: Before you start resetting the settings, the smartphone will ask for confirmation and you will have a chance to change your mind.

*2767*3855# - hard reboot with resetting all settings, deleting user files and applications (hard reset), as well as reinstalling the smartphone firmware.
*#*#34971539#*#* - View detailed information about the device camera:
- Updating the camera firmware into the image;
- Updating the camera firmware on the SD card;
- Get the camera firmware version;
- See how many times the firmware has been updated.
ATTENTION: Never use the first option, otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you will have to take your phone to a service center to reinstall the camera firmware.

*#*#7594#*#* - The code is used to change the On/Off button mode. By default, when you long press the button, the following action options will be shown: “Silent mode”, “Airplane mode” or “Turn off the smartphone”. Using the code, you can make the phone turn off immediately, without choosing options.
*#*#273283*255*663 282*#*#* - The code makes it possible to backup user data (photos, videos, audio, etc.).
*#*#197328640#*#* - Launching service mode with the ability to run various tests and change settings in service mode for GPS and WLAN, Bluetooth;
*#*#232339#*#* or *#*#526#*#* or *#*#528#*#* - WLAN (use the "Menu" button to run various tests);
*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test;
*#*#232338#*#* - shows WiFi MAC address;
*#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test;
*#*#232337#*# - Shows the Bluetooth device address;
*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test;

Codes for running factory tests:

*#*#0*#*#* - LCD test;
*#*#0283#*#* - Batch Loopback;
*#*#0842#*#* - vibration and backlight test;
*#*#0673#*#* or *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test;
*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version;
*#*#0588#*#* - Motion Sensor;
*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen, test;
*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version.

Today I will tell you 8 ways to remove a pattern from a locked Android! Many people advise doing a wipe (resetting all data on an Android 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!

More recently, our site has developed a new way to unlock 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 the 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:

Computer
USB cord
Download ADB
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 IT IS 50/50 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 of the Android OS, the following method worked - you had to call your Android smartphone and during the call go to the settings menu and remove the lock.

Method No. 4

If you have already made 6 attempts to enter the pattern key and entered it incorrectly, then you are a loser, then enter 7 times (or what is your account number?) and after entering the wrong password, wait about 30 seconds, after which you will be prompted to enter your Google Account data . 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 reset (from the recovery menu) or flash the Android device firmware.

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

Computer
USB cord
Download ADB
Download Script
(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 using a USB cable.

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

Get root access via odin
Install from Recovery mode from the AROMA Filemanager memory card.
Go to /data/system/
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!

Unlock Sony Xperia M2. How to Unlock Android if you forgot your Pattern

Step-by-step instruction

Step-by-step instruction

Sony Xperia Service and Engineering Codes

Codes for running factory tests:

Method No. 1

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

To unlock you need:

Unlock Process

Method No. 2

Method No. 3

Method No. 4

Method No. 5

Method number 6

Method No. 7

Method No. 8

Method number 9 (secret method)

Method No. 10

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