Screen Pattern On Sony Xperia S Lt26i | Bypass Lock

To bypass the lock screen pattern on a SONY Xperia S LT26i, you can use several methods depending on whether you want to try saving your data or performing a full factory reset. Method 1: Google Account (No Data Loss)

If you don't have access to a PC, you can use physical button combinations to enter the service or recovery menus. Bypass Lock Screen Pattern on SONY Xperia S LT26i

Steps:

  1. Download TWRP for Xperia S (codename: nozomi).
  2. Reboot to fastboot: Power off, then hold Volume Up while connecting USB. Blue LED lights up.
  3. Flash TWRP: fastboot flash recovery twrp-nozomi.img
  4. Reboot and enter TWRP: Power off, then hold Volume Down + Power (for TWRP).
  5. In TWRP, go to Advanced > File Manager.
  6. Navigate to /data/system/.
  7. Delete all files named: gesture.key, locksettings.db, locksettings.db-wal, locksettings.db-shm.
  8. Reboot to system. The lock screen is gone.

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