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I forget the device encryption password for my F5121 (locked bootloader). Is there any way to hard-reset the device, so I can use it again (I don't care about the data on it)?

I already tried some combination with Power Button + Volumne Up/Down, but I don't see any options popping up.

Also, unlocking the bootloader does not seem to work (probably I should have enabled oem unlocking in the android settings before), it says:

FAILED (remote: 'Command not allowed')

Same error, when trying to flash TWRP.

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  • You can use the Talkback by-pass of FRP i can not post the steps and i am not the author of this, so please find a tutorial here techeligible.com/2018/03/10/…
    – alecxs
    Apr 17, 2019 at 21:48
  • Thanks for your reply. However, please note that I cannot even start/boot android. I am locked at a boot password (encryption)
    – bonanza
    Apr 17, 2019 at 21:50
  • please add a picture of this
    – alecxs
    Apr 17, 2019 at 21:58
  • Good idea, I updated the question :-)
    – bonanza
    Apr 17, 2019 at 22:03
  • as i can see you use the full disk encryption, so android can not boot without password. which android version you have? if it is Marshmallow it should be possible to hard reset
    – alecxs
    Apr 17, 2019 at 22:17

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I can't believe it. Entering anything (but the password) for 30 times resets the phones. I also stumbled upon this (later on), it looks like there is default password in AOSP based ROMS: How does Marshmallow encryption work technically?

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  • Good 👍 another way is perform a software repair using Xperia Companion. if FRP is activated you can pass it with your google account
    – alecxs
    Apr 17, 2019 at 22:31

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