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4. Tap Pattern and repeat steps 3 - 8 from the previous
section.
Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern
1. From the Home screen, press
Settings ➔ Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Retrace your current pattern on the screen.
4. Tap None.
What If I Forget my Pattern?
If you forget your device's lock pattern, you can unlock your
device or reset it using your Google™ Account credentials.
When you enter the wrong unlock pattern too many times, you
should see an option at the bottom of the screen that says
Forgot pattern? Follow these steps to use either your PIN or
email address.
Important! You can only enter an incorrect lock pattern 5 times
before the device is locked.
and then tap
Important! If you are unsuccessful in retrieving your lock pattern
or unlocking your device, please contact your
service provider for assistance.
To unlock your device with a PIN code:
1. Tap Forgot pattern? (located at the bottom of the
screen).
2. Scroll down and tap the Type P N code field and use the
on-screen keypad to enter the backup PIN code you
setup when you created your lock pattern.
3. Tap OK.
4. If you have forgotten your current pattern, tap Pattern
from the Screen unlock settings menu and follow the
procedures outlined in "Setting an Unlock Pattern"
page 222
to create a new pattern.
To unlock your device using your Google account:
1. Tap Forgot pattern? (located at the bottom of the
screen).
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