What If I Forget My Pattern - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Changing the Screen Lock Pattern
This feature allows you to change the previously stored
unlock pattern and update it if necessary. This process is
similar to changing your password from time to time.
1. From the main Settings page, tap Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Retrace your current pattern on the screen.
4. Tap Pattern and repeat steps 3 - 7 from the previous
section.
Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern
1. From the main Settings page, tap Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Retrace your current pattern on the screen.
4. Tap None.
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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.
Important! If you are unsuccessful in retrieving your lock
pattern or unlocking your device, please contact
T-Mobile 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 PIN 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.