It oftentimes happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his LG V20. When ever this happens, the lock screen of the mobile phone remains blocked because we can’t do the right pattern lock again. If this happens to you, do not worry, your mobile is not forever blocked. There are alternatives to unlock the LG V20 when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will first see ways to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We will see in a second time how you can use the Android device manager to unlock the LG V20. Finally, we will find out the method to reset the LG V20, in the event that you are still stuck.
Unlock the LG V20 lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account
If perhaps you still can not remember the pattern lock you have create on your LG V20, this is what you need to do. You need to first do 5 times a bad pattern lock on your LG V20. This will block the LG V20 for 30 secs and should display at the bottom of the screen a button pattern lock Forgotten . Simply click this button to access the recovery page. Once on this page, you will need to enter info from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the info is good, the LG V20 home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the LG V20
If perhaps the previous method doesn’t work, you can use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your LG V20. To get this done, you must go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is connected with your LG V20. Once done, you need to click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your LG V20. You just have to test to see if it functions well.
Reset your LG V20 if you have a forgotten pattern lock
If perhaps the first two approaches do not work for you, there exists an ultimate solution to unlock the LG V20 in case of forgotten pattern lock. This solution is to reset your LG V20. To get this done, you will need to start LG V20 in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the LG V20.
