pattern lock + loss of data

[#1]

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...

[sushidushi]

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.

[suze]

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.

[sushidushi]

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?

[#5]

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

[#6]

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

[suze]

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.

[sushidushi]

Yes, good luck!