Locked phone forgot password

[Phy]

Is there a way to unlock a phone, my phone its locked with a password, but I forgot my password, I am aware that I could reformat my phone but is there an alternative?

[Uliwooly]

@Phy sorry to hear that, as you might be aware you could try to enter your password multiple times and you should be prompt to enter your Gmail password.

For future reference

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

[Phy]

@uliwooly It didn't worked, I tried entering the password multiple times but I wasn't prompted to enter the Gmail password. 

[Uliwooly]

Sorry to hear that it doesn't work, you will have to reset your phone with either PCC or Bridge for Mac or MyXperia or Android Device Manager.

[Phy]

That's what I'm trying to avoid, if I use PC Companion or Bridge it will reformat my phone and I'm trying to find a way around that. Thanks anyways.

[Uliwooly]

You could kwep trying, maybe you'll eventually remember.

[Phy]

I'll try but I doubt it. I have the memory of a gold fish.

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

I just realized a way to do this,

go to www.myxperia.sonymobile.com > login > select your device > lock > enter a 4 digit pin > lock.

On your phone enter the new 4 digit code, bam done,

I know I know I am the best, you owe me a beer.

[Phy]

Thanks, I'll give it a try and get back to you. 

[Phy]

Genius! Thanks. I see why you're the forum legend. It worked I was able to rest the password and unlock my phone with out having to reformat it