: For standard software issues or forgetting your PIN/pattern, Sony recommends using Xperia Companion for a secure "Software Repair".
Flashing an FTF file essentially performs a factory reset, which erases all user data but removes screen locks (PIN, pattern, or password). Download SOV33 311 R16C Remove Lock ftf
: You must have the Xperia X Performance Drivers installed on your PC for it to recognize the device in Flash Mode. : For standard software issues or forgetting your