If your LT26i is running its original Android 2.3 or 4.0 software and is connected to the internet, you can use your Google account credentials to bypass the lock without losing your photos or messages. Enter an incorrect pattern .
If your phone is running Android 4.4 or lower and has an active internet connection, you can unlock it without losing files. Draw an incorrect pattern . Bypass Lock Screen Pattern on SONY Xperia S LT26i
. This process will restore the device to factory settings and remove the screen lock, though it will erase all data stored on the internal memory. Method 1: Sony Xperia Companion (Recommended) If your LT26i is running its original Android 2