While holding the button, plug the USB cable into the computer and then into the phone.
This method only works if was previously enabled on your Xperia S before it was locked. Connect your phone to your PC via USB. Bypass Lock Screen Pattern on SONY Xperia S LT26i
Use the to highlight "wipe data/factory reset" or "Erase everything" and press Power to select it. While holding the button, plug the USB cable
Once verified, you will be prompted to create a new lock screen pattern or disable it entirely. Method 2: Hard Reset via Hardware Buttons (Factory Reset) Use the to highlight "wipe data/factory reset" or
: If your device no longer has an active internet connection (Wi‑Fi or mobile data), this method will fail. For the Google account method, your device must also be set to auto-sync data.
If that fails, your next best option is , assuming you had previously linked your device to a Sony account. Should both account-based methods be unavailable, the ADB method provides an advanced, data-preserving alternative, but only if USB Debugging was already enabled.
Use the volume keys to navigate and select . Press the Power button to confirm. Select "Yes - delete all user data" and confirm again. Once the process is complete, select "Reboot system now" . Method 4: Using Sony PC Companion (Repair Option)