topic Re: How to get pin to start Android in XA Series

How to get pin to start Android

Moh83 — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:08:19 GMT

I need to solved

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Jonas — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:32:03 GMT

Hi @Moh83, welcome to the forum!

The PIN you should enter here is the same as your screen lock PIN.

Why you see this screen to begin with is because when you setup your screen lock on the device, you also choose the option that you need to enter this PIN to start Android.

I hope that helps!

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Darkweeally — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 00:02:43 GMT

Another stolen phone?

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Jonas — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:41:40 GMT

Hi @Darkweeally,

I'm not quite sure that I understand what you are asking, could you please elaborate a bit?

Thank you!

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Darkweeally — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:30:04 GMT

I mean that I'd seen various posts asking how to get a pin number to start android.

Surely people cannot be this dumb? Therefore I was inferring that the phone was probably stolen, the poster has bought it and the posters were attempting to seek advice on how to circumvent the phones security.

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Hl5 — Wed, 23 May 2018 12:04:45 GMT

How to get Sony android pin

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Jonas — Tue, 29 May 2018 13:21:30 GMT

Hi @Hl5!

I'm not quite sure that I understand your question, could you please elaborate a bit? The PIN code for starting Android is the same as your screen lock which you choose on your own, this is not a preset PIN code, like on a SIM card.

Please get back to me with some more information and I'll do my best to assist you!

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Ndivhu — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:19:12 GMT

How to get my adroid pin to start my phone .i am using sony L1 xperia

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Hassan1411 — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 18:57:22 GMT

Hello

I Purchased a new sony mobile. when I started it, it asked me for Android PIN.

I did not set any PIN for the mobile!!

could please provide that number ??

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Jonas — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:06:14 GMT

Hi @Hassan1411, sorry to hear about this.

There is no set screen lock on the device from factory, so it may have been used by someone before you received it, although it was sold as new.

The PIN code to start Android is the exact same as the screen lock on the device, but you can perform a software repair using Xperia Companion to remove the screen lock and since you haven't set it up, you won't lose any data.

I would recommend that you check with the retailer though, because everything points at the device not being new.

I hope that helps!

Re: How to get pin to start Android

charles56 — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 01:17:08 GMT

I had pattern lock with fingerprint but no pin in my xperia Xa1 plus. My phone ran out of charge adn got switched off once it started after charging it asks "Enter PIN to start Android". What should i do now?

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Jonas — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:30:08 GMT

Hi @charles56, that sounds very strange.

To unlock this you should be asked to use your normal screen lock, in your case your pattern lock. I just tried this in an Xperia XA1 Plus with the latest software so something must have gone terribly wrong.

What does it say if you type in a random 4 digit PIN code, for example 1111? Does it mention how many attempts you have left before the device is reset or does it say anything else?

Let me know what it says!

Re: How to get pin to start Android

TheDudest — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 07:58:27 GMT

You just assume it's stolen? I'm having the same issue...with a phone that I purchased for my son who apparently and unknowingly set up this option and has no idea what the pin is. He's been using the phone for 5-6 months and this is first time it's asked for pin to start Android and it's not the same as lock screen pin! So....there is just one example of how this could happen without stealing a phone, and there are easily dozens more. So, you yourself must be a dumb thief to instantly presume that anybody with this problem are dumb thieves....

Besides... Are you the cellular devise police or what? Who gives where or how someone gets a devise? Quit being an nerd and just answer her questions if you can.... And if you can't do it politely or professionally, leave it alone.

Re: How to get pin to start Android

Jonas — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:21:39 GMT

Hi @TheDudest, welcome to our forum!

I'm sorry for the late reply, I have been out of office due to vacation.

I have answered the question in this thread and you can find the solution on the link below.

/t5/Xperia-XA1/How-to-get-pin-to-start-Android/m-p/1388046#M7037

I hope that you were able to get this fixed!