It oftentimes happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his HUAWEI P20. 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 phone is not forever blocked. There are alternatives to unlock the HUAWEI P20 when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will see at first the right way to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We will see on the other hand how you can use the Android device manager to unlock the HUAWEI P20. At last, we will see the method to reset the HUAWEI P20, if you are still stuck.
Unlock the HUAWEI P20 lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account
If perhaps you still can not remember the pattern lock you have create on your HUAWEI P20, here is what you need to do. You need to first do 5 times a bad pattern lock on your HUAWEI P20. This will block the HUAWEI P20 for 30 seconds and should show at the bottom of the screen a button pattern lock Forgotten . Just click this button to access the recovery page. Once on this page, you have to enter information from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the information is good, the HUAWEI P20 home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the HUAWEI P20
If the previous solution won’t work, you can use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your HUAWEI P20. To get this done, you must go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is linked with your HUAWEI P20. Once done, you have to click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your HUAWEI P20. You just have to test to see if it functions well.
Reset your HUAWEI P20 if you have a forgotten pattern lock
If the first two ways do not work for you, there exists an ultimate solution to unlock the HUAWEI P20 in case of forgotten pattern lock. This solution is to reset your HUAWEI P20. To get this done, you will need to start HUAWEI P20 in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the HUAWEI P20.
