If you have forgotten the unlock pattern for your Android phone, you can access your smartphone again using your Google account.
Android: Forgotten unlock pattern – what you can do now
If you have forgotten your unlock pattern, it is more than annoying because you cannot use the device without it. But there is a solution. If your phone is connected to a Google account, you can easily bypass your forgotten unlock pattern. However, the “Find My Device” function must also be activated for this.
- Log in with your Google account, open the “Find My Device” function and select the affected device.
- You will now see the location of your smartphone or tablet on a Google Maps map.
- Click on the menu item “Lock device”.
- Once your device is locked, you can create a new PIN using your Google account to bypass the lock pattern.
- Now all you have to do is log in to your mobile device with this PIN to unlock it.
Bypass unlock code without Google account
If you have forgotten your unlock pattern and your Android device is not connected to a Google account, only a reset to factory settings helpsHow you do this when the device is locked varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. It is best to read the user manual for more information.
Prevent forgotten unlock patterns with Smart Lock
The “Smart Lock” option is now available on most current smartphones and tablets. For example, your mobile device will unlock itself when it detects a familiar Wi-Fi network or establishes a Bluetooth connection with known devices.
- Simply open the Settings and switch to Lock screen menu.
- Here you should see a sub-item called “Smart Lock“, open it.
- Select the desired options here and confirm them with your PIN and unlock pattern.