Ok, so here is the problem.
I forgot the PIN number for screen unlocking on my phone. So 1st thing i tried is to reset the code via Android Device Manager, but Google tells me that there is no need to reset the screen unlock password because it already exists , and it does not allow me to reset my password although i am in my account and i entered my email and password :silly:
Anyway, next thing i tried is to do something via Sony PC Companion, but the app does not register the phone because i can't unlock its screen(which is the essential problem). Next thing i tried is to enter the Guest account and try something that way. And i didn't success anything that way. Sony PC companion recognized the phone while its in Guest mode, but it does not allow me to do anything backup reset update, nothing, it asks for an Owner profile. I can use the file manager, but it only shows me files on the phone memory as shortcuts i can't access them or copy them.
I really ran out of ideas, and i searched a lot online and no success so i figured XDA must have some kind of solution for my headache, or i am doomed...
p.s i think the problem may be in the OS, because on KItKat something like this wouldnt happen but on Lolipop it does ...
sir ljove said:
Ok, so here is the problem.
I forgot the PIN number for screen unlocking on my phone. So 1st thing i tried is to reset the code via Android Device Manager, but Google tells me that there is no need to reset the screen unlock password because it already exists , and it does not allow me to reset my password although i am in my account and i entered my email and password :silly:
Anyway, next thing i tried is to do something via Sony PC Companion, but the app does not register the phone because i can't unlock its screen(which is the essential problem). Next thing i tried is to enter the Guest account and try something that way. And i didn't success anything that way. Sony PC companion recognized the phone while its in Guest mode, but it does not allow me to do anything backup reset update, nothing, it asks for an Owner profile. I can use the file manager, but it only shows me files on the phone memory as shortcuts i can't access them or copy them.
I really ran out of ideas, and i searched a lot online and no success so i figured XDA must have some kind of solution for my headache, or i am doomed...
p.s i think the problem may be in the OS, because on KItKat something like this wouldnt happen but on Lolipop it does ...
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anyone please help,
today i went to android device manager website and tried to locate my phone remotely (just to check how it works), thereafter i thought how locked phone seems and i unlock the phone with a password. Now my phone is locked.
i know the password but don't know why it's not working.
Any way to unlock the phone WITHOUT RESETTING it. please help.
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anyone please help,
today i went to android device manager website and tried to locate my phone remotely (just to check how it works), thereafter i thought how locked phone seems and i unlock the phone with a password. Now my phone is locked.
i know the password but don't know why it's not working.
Any way to unlock the phone WITHOUT RESETTING it. please help.
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Have you tried locking again from device manager and set a new password?
i remotely reseted my lost LG G4. After locating my phone i tried to complete the primary setup using the same google account but in vain as i keep getting the same message (this Device was reset. to continue, sign in with a google account that was previously synced on this device, i have tried to sign in more than 20 times but still i get the same, i did hard reset the phone but no hope, i tried to use android device manager to see if there any subject to resolve this issue but there nothing, please help
Jamal
Jomer111 said:
i remotely reseted my lost LG G4. After locating my phone i tried to complete the primary setup using the same google account but in vain as i keep getting the same message (this Device was reset. to continue, sign in with a google account that was previously synced on this device, i have tried to sign in more than 20 times but still i get the same, i did hard reset the phone but no hope, i tried to use android device manager to see if there any subject to resolve this issue but there nothing, please help
Jamal
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Hello
Can you elaborate a little bit? Which rom? rooted?
You may view LG G4 Forum for flashing stock firmware again if that resets the entire phone.
-Vatsal
Not rooted device, and it is Android 5.1, I will try to use the link above and will report back. Thank you
Flashing of stock room resolved my problem. Many thank
Hi all,
I need help with breaking my lock screen pattern (Sony Z3 Compact D5803, Android 5.1.1). Today 6 years old kid was playing with my phone and somehow she went into settings and changed my lock screen - and she forgot it. Grrrr
Things I have done so far:
1. Access my gmail account, able to use Android Device Manager -> lock and reset (its running on phone - but did not reset lock screen pattern)
2. Contacted Sony and my carrier (Vodafone UK) - both unable to do anything. Recommend hard reset (all data wiped out)
3. Tried to access phone with ADB shell ->error device '(null)' not found (i guess on USB debugging on on the phone)
4. tried like 200 combinations (simple) no luck
5. Pushed installation of androidlost and done sms registering etc (done this before on friend phone when was stolen) but no luck on main (I got AVG AV on phone which probably stop starting app remotely)
Got some data on my phone what can't really lose, otherwise would do hard reset
Any help appreciated
Marcin
marcin25 said:
Hi all,
I need help with breaking my lock screen pattern (Sony Z3 Compact D5803, Android 5.1.1). Today 6 years old kid was playing with my phone and somehow she went into settings and changed my lock screen - and she forgot it. Grrrr
Things I have done so far:
1. Access my gmail account, able to use Android Device Manager -> lock and reset (its running on phone - but did not reset lock screen pattern)
2. Contacted Sony and my carrier (Vodafone UK) - both unable to do anything. Recommend hard reset (all data wiped out)
3. Tried to access phone with ADB shell ->error device '(null)' not found (i guess on USB debugging on on the phone)
4. tried like 200 combinations (simple) no luck
5. Pushed installation of androidlost and done sms registering etc (done this before on friend phone when was stolen) but no luck on main (I got AVG AV on phone which probably stop starting app remotely)
Got some data on my phone what can't really lose, otherwise would do hard reset
Any help appreciated
Marcin
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Hello,
You can visit here and read the entire thread thoroughly.
-Vatsal
Vatsal said:
Hello,
You can visit here and read the entire thread thoroughly.
-Vatsal
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Thanks for your help. went there and did go through those methods, unfortunately adb shell/devices showed null device, I am on stock rom so no recovery mode - to flash from sd.
But in the end of the day, I made it - phone is unlocked thanks to SONY software (when registering phone with your gmail it does create for you Xperia account). Its like Google Device Manager - with the difference it will overwrite PIN/Lock Pattern. Funny thing is Sony customer service is unaware of this.. completely..at least they first level of support.
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Glad, you found your way. Thread closed
-Vatsal
Hi there,
I have this old device a friend gave me. Her father passed away and unfortunately the phone is still locked, which means we can't use the phone at all.
I emailed Sony Support, they told me to use Xperia Companion and fastboot mode to reset the phone, but unfortunately the phone is not supported by Xperia Companion anymore.
I managed to unlock the bootloader, but don't know where to go from here. Any way I can make this old thing fly again?
Thanks & Best Regards
Hi
I have problem with Xperia z5 screen is locked by 7years old nothy boy , Baisicly i can't do anything with that i did try do something but without luck
I did try do something on flashtool but its say phone is not in debugging mode
I did try do hart restart using power+volume up nothing happen no response for that combination
I did try sony software but mobile have to be unlocked so no luck again,
On the phon ther is created new Google account
There is any chance to unlock it and how to do that, I saw in Google pc program Android multitool version 1.02b that could help but I can't find download links
Can some one give me some advice
Thank you
wk23041984 said:
Hi
I have problem with Xperia z5 screen is locked by 7years old nothy boy , Baisicly i can't do anything with that i did try do something but without luck
I did try do something on flashtool but its say phone is not in debugging mode
I did try do hart restart using power+volume up nothing happen no response for that combination
I did try sony software but mobile have to be unlocked so no luck again,
On the phon ther is created new Google account
There is any chance to unlock it and how to do that, I saw in Google pc program Android multitool version 1.02b that could help but I can't find download links
Can some one give me some advice
Thank you
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I feel for you. Flashtool bricked my phone.