It sometimes happens that we forget the pattern lock that we had configured on his Honor 5C. When ever this happens, the lock screen of the telephone stays 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 Honor 5C when you have forgotten your pattern lock. We will see at first how to unlock the pattern lock with your Google Account. We will see on the other hand how to use the Android device manager to unlock the Honor 5C. Finally, we will find out how you can reset the Honor 5C, if you are still stuck.
Unlock the Honor 5C lock screen pattern lock with your Google Account
In the event that you still can not remember the pattern lock you have create on your Honor 5C, here’s what you need to do. You must first do 5 times a bad pattern lock on your Honor 5C. This will block the Honor 5C for 30 secs and should display at the bottom of the screen a button pattern lock Forgotten . Just click this button to find the recovery page. Once on this page, you need to enter information from your Google Account or your pattern lock PIN . If the information is good, the Honor 5C home screen will unlock.
Use Android Device Manager to unlock the Honor 5C
Whenever the previous technique won’t work, you may use Device Manager to unlock the pattern lock of your Honor 5C. To do this, you will need to go to www.google.com/android/devicemanager and sign in with the Google Account that is connected with your Honor 5C. Once done, you need to click Lock . The interface will then offer you to enter a new password that will unlock your Honor 5C. You just have to test to see if it functions well.
Reset your Honor 5C if you have a forgotten pattern lock
Whenever the 1st two ways do not work for you, there exists an ultimate solution to unlock the Honor 5C in case of forgotten pattern lock. This solution is to reset your Honor 5C. To do this, you will need to start Honor 5C in Recovery mode and run a Factory Reset . Do not hesitate to consult our tutorial to factory reset the Honor 5C.
