Most of us prefer to set up a screen lock to our Android smartphones either by entering some complex PIN, pattern, or password. However, you will almost certainly agree that such intricate locks become a menace in a situation when unfortunately you forget the code and fail to decode it multiple times.
No matter how petrifying that moment is there are certain quick solutions that will help you regain access to your Android smartphone.
Method 1: Unlock via Forgot Pattern
If you are using a device with a 4.4 or older Android version then you will possibly know the ‘Forgot Pattern’ feature wherein, if you have failed to unlock your smartphone continuously five times a message pop up’s on the screen that says ‘Try after 30 seconds when you see this message all you need to do is:
Step 1: Click on “Forgot pattern” at the bottom of the lock screen.
Step 2: You would ask to enter your primary Google Account details i.e. username and password –> Once done click on Next.
Step 3. You can draw a new pattern to unlock your phone –> Tap on continuing when done.
Step 4: Draw the pattern once again –>Tap on Confirm when done.
Step 5: You can now unlock your phone with the new pattern lock.
Method 2: Android Smart Lock Feature: (Android 5.0 version & up)
Smart Lock is a cleverly designed security feature that’s present in many of the latest Android smartphones. What makes Smart lock the coolest feature in Android smartphones is that it lets your device unlock automatically when your phone is with you or maybe when you are at home or you have enabled it with any Bluetooth device like a smartwatch or Bluetooth headset with your smartphone.
- On-body detection
- Trusted places
- Trusted Devices
- Voice Match
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