https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/z-series/how-to-physically-hard-reset/m-p/3283487#M31969 <P>Hi there, so I forgot my pin number to unlock screen and was wondering how to do a physical hard reset. Any help will be appreciated.</P> Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:34:12 GMT Nomad_Blizz 2014-10-13T13:34:12Z https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/z-series/how-to-physically-hard-reset/m-p/3283487#M31969 <P>Hi there, so I forgot my pin number to unlock screen and was wondering how to do a physical hard reset. Any help will be appreciated.</P> Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:34:12 GMT https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/z-series/how-to-physically-hard-reset/m-p/3283487#M31969 Nomad_Blizz 2014-10-13T13:34:12Z https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/z-series/how-to-physically-hard-reset/m-p/3283488#M31970 <P>Performing a system repair is the only way - This will factory reset your phone<BR /><BR />Switch off your phone and unplug from Pc (Hold volume up and power for around 10 seconds)<BR />Start PC Companion and select Support zone then Update my phone/tablet then in Blue Repair my phone/tablet and follow the onscreen instructions - When prompted connect your phone still switched off holding volume down or back button - This should start the repair or reformat process<BR /><BR />If you are using Windows 8/8.1 or a 64bit operating system then adjust the settings for PC Companion and run in compatibility mode and chose Windows 7 or XP</P> Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:45:28 GMT https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/z-series/how-to-physically-hard-reset/m-p/3283488#M31970 Thommo 2014-10-13T13:45:28Z