LG -E974 User Manual page 16

WARNING
Precautions to take when using
pattern lock.
It is very important to remember
the unlock pattern you set. You will
not be able to access your phone
if you use an incorrect pattern 5
times. You have 5 opportunities
to enter your unlock pattern, PIN
or password. If you have used all
5 opportunities, you can try again
after 30 seconds.
When you can't recall your unlock
Pattern, PIN, or Password:
< If you have forgotten pattern >
If you logged in to your Google account
on the phone but failed to enter the
correct pattern 5 times, tab the Forgot
Pattern button on the bottom of the
screen. You are then required to log in
with your Google Account or you have to
enter Backup PIN which you entered while
creating Pattern Lock.
If you have not created a Google account
on the phone or you forgot Backup PIN,
you have to perform a hard reset.
< If you have forgotten PIN or
Password >
If you forgot your PIN or Password, you
need to do hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a hard reset,
all user applications and user data are
deleted.
Note: If you have not logged in
Google Account and forgot Unlock
Pattern, you need to enter Backup
PIN.
6. Using the hard reset
(Factory reset)
If your phone does not restore to the
original condition, use a Hard Reset
(Factory Reset) to initialise it.
1 Turn the power off.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock key
+ Volume Down key.
3 Once LG Logo appears on the screen,
release all Keys.
4 After some seconds, allow you to
select factory reset function in the
Android system recovery utility.
5 Scroll the list by Volume keys and
select it by Power/Lock key.
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