It occasionally happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his Samsung Galaxy XCover 3. When 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 cellphone is not forever blocked. There are alternatives to unlock the Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will 1st see how you can 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 Samsung Galaxy XCover 3. Finally, we will find out how you can reset the Samsung Galaxy XCover 3, if perhaps you are still stuck.
Unlock the Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account
If perhaps you still can not remember the pattern lock you have create on your Samsung Galaxy XCover 3, this is what you must do. You have to first do Five times a bad pattern lock on your Samsung Galaxy XCover 3. This will block the Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 for 30 secs and should display 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 info from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the info is good, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the Samsung Galaxy XCover 3
In the event that the previous solution doesn’t work, you may use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your Samsung Galaxy XCover 3. To do this, you will need to go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is linked with your Samsung Galaxy XCover 3. Once done, you have to click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your Samsung Galaxy XCover 3. You just have to test to see if it functions well.
Reset your Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 if you have a forgotten pattern lock
In the event that the 1st two ways do not work for you, there is an ultimate solution to unlock the Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 in case of forgotten pattern lock. This solution is to reset your Samsung Galaxy XCover 3. To do this, you will need to start Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the Samsung Galaxy XCover 3.