It oftentimes happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his OnePlus 6T. When ever this happens, the lock screen of the mobile stays blocked because we can’t 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 OnePlus 6T when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will first see tips on how to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We’ll see in a second time the best ways to use the Android device manager to unlock the OnePlus 6T. Finally, we will see how to reset the OnePlus 6T, in the event that you are still stuck.
Unlock the OnePlus 6T lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account
In the event that you still can not remember the pattern lock you have set up on your OnePlus 6T, here is what you must do. You have to first do 5 times a bad pattern lock on your OnePlus 6T. This will block the OnePlus 6T for 30 secs and should show at the bottom of the screen a button pattern lock Forgotten . Click this button to access the recovery page. Once on this page, you need to enter info from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the info is good, the OnePlus 6T home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the OnePlus 6T
Whenever the previous technique does not work, you can use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your OnePlus 6T. 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 OnePlus 6T. Once done, you have to click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your OnePlus 6T. You just have to test to see if it works well.
Reset your OnePlus 6T if you have a forgotten pattern lock
Whenever the first two ways do not work for you, there exists an ultimate solution to unlock the OnePlus 6T in case of forgotten pattern lock. This answer is to reset your OnePlus 6T. To get this done, you will need to start OnePlus 6T in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the OnePlus 6T.
