It occasionally happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his Google Nexus One. When ever this happens, the lock screen of the mobile remains blocked because we can not do the right pattern lock again. If this happens to you, do not worry, your mobile is not permanently blocked. There are alternatives to unlock the Google Nexus One when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will see at first ways to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We’ll see in a second time how you can use the Android device manager to unlock the Google Nexus One. Finally, we will find out the technique to reset the Google Nexus One, whenever you are still stuck.
Unlock the Google Nexus One lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account
If you still can not remember the pattern lock you have set up on your Google Nexus One, here is what you must do. You need to first do Five times a bad pattern lock on your Google Nexus One. This will block the Google Nexus One for 30 secs and should show at the bottom of the screen a button pattern lock Forgotten . Press this button to find the recovery page. Once on this page, you have to enter info from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the info is good, the Google Nexus One home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the Google Nexus One
If the previous method does not work, you can use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your Google Nexus One. To get this done, you will need to go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is associated with your Google Nexus One. Once done, you have to click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your Google Nexus One. You just have to test to see if it works well.
Reset your Google Nexus One if you have a forgotten pattern lock
If the 1st two solutions do not work for you, there exists an ultimate technique to unlock the Google Nexus One in case of forgotten pattern lock. This answer is to reset your Google Nexus One. To get this done, you will need to start Google Nexus One in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the Google Nexus One.
