topic Re: pattern lock + loss of data in XPERIA archive

pattern lock + loss of data

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:34:26 GMT

Hi there - my daughter has locked herself out for 2nd time. First time unlocked using pc companion and update etc, which worked but she lost all her data. Now have tried gmail/ googlemail - still won't let her in. Also tried entering null into password.... still didn't work.

She is distraught :{ . Is there ANY way of unlocking this f******* phone without losing all data and having to start from scratch??????????????????????

Any help gratefully received...

Re: pattern lock + loss of data

sushidushi — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:41:49 GMT

I fear that there is no other way. But I sincerely hope someone will be able to contradict me.

Has your daughter made regular back-ups of her phone? If so, that will make the loss of data a little easier to bear. If not, the only things I can suggest is that she does so in future, and that she takes off the pattern lock for good, unless she really needs to secure it in that way.

Re: pattern lock + loss of data

suze — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:09:19 GMT

Its of no help I know but the reason I don't use the pattern lock on my phone is because of the blooming drama my son caused getting himself locked out of his. I agree with Sushi, I don't think there is anyway to do it. I do sympathise hugely. The old style pin number never used to cause this many problems, sometimes progress is not actually a movement forward.

Re: pattern lock + loss of data

sushidushi — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:14:52 GMT

Hear, hear...

I don't suppose the market has some sort of app that uses a PIN to lock and unlock the screen, in place of the dreaded pattern lock?

Re: pattern lock + loss of data

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:26:09 GMT

hmmm...yup totally agree wt u guys... i jus cnt live wtout my xperia...and didnt make any back ups...learn fm mistakes...

Re: pattern lock + loss of data

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:58:06 GMT

Thanks for all your input everyone - looks like she will have to start from scratch:0( Not looking forward to relaying THAT news - heavy hormone storm warning.... Would have thought s.e. could sort that out especially as so many people affected. Wish me luck!

Many thanks again and have a good w/e.

Jude

Re: pattern lock + loss of data

suze — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:09:34 GMT

I have taken cover behind settee with a cushion on my head.... have you told her yet!? Hope you have a nice weekend too, well after the ructions tonight maybe you will.

Re: pattern lock + loss of data

sushidushi — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:21:55 GMT

Yes, good luck!