topic Re: Unlock attempts in XPERIA archive

Unlock attempts

strat001 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:31:56 GMT

Does anyone know how many unlock attempts you get on these phones? (As default - I'm sure you can customise the security settings but I haven't done this.) I've left my phone somewhere, won't be able to get it for a while, and would like some peace of mind that it locks out after a certian number of attempts!

Thanks

Re: Unlock attempts

_alexdon_ — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:11:08 GMT

As far as I know, after 5 attempts it will only lock for 30 seconds or 1 minute. Then you can insert the password again.

What you can do is to try to lock it with Android device manager but I am not sure if that won't require a reset afterwards.

Re: Unlock attempts

strat001 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:15:45 GMT

OK - so theoretically someone could spend all day entering 5 attempts, waiting 30 or 60 secs, then try again.... with no upper limit?

Re: Unlock attempts

_alexdon_ — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:24:31 GMT

If that person waits, yes. I did know in the past that after you keep trying to insert the password, it will completely lock and no way to recover without having access to the gmail account. I will try to grab some info on this.

Re: Unlock attempts

strat001 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:29:30 GMT

Thanks. I thought there might be some kind of upper limit... also this phone is a Sony Xperia which is about 2 or 3 years old, don't know if that makes a difference

Re: Unlock attempts

_alexdon_ — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:31:20 GMT

So you don't have the Z3? Just to know and move it where it should be.

Re: Unlock attempts

strat001 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:33:39 GMT

Sorry but I'm not actually sure. I know it's an Xperia. The Z3 was my best guess. I've googled it but all the Xperias look similar

Re: Unlock attempts

_alexdon_ — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:36:54 GMT

Go to settings-about phone-model number.

Re: Unlock attempts

strat001 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:38:48 GMT

I don't have the phone with me.

I'm guessing the default unlock settings would be similar accross all Xperias, and all Android phones in general, wouldn't they?

Re: Unlock attempts

_alexdon_ — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:41:17 GMT

Yes, they should be. Some made changes but in general it should be the same. I will be back with some information soon I hope.

Re: Unlock attempts

strat001 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:42:09 GMT

Thanks

Re: Unlock attempts

_alexdon_ — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:22:05 GMT

@strat001 I got information that the option which locked your device after several incorrect passwords is gone and now there is only the 30 seconds waiting time after 5 incorrect passwords. Let me check if there is another option to lock your device.

Re: Unlock attempts

_alexdon_ — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:24:42 GMT

You won't be able to lock the device for a specific period of time. When you lock your device using android device manager or myxperia, you are requested to set a new PIN code and you can also choose to display. a phone number that you can be contacted on.