Reset pattern lock
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Reset pattern lock

Reset a forgotten pattern lock.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. From the home screen, swipe down the Notifications bar.
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  2. Tap the Settings icon.
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  3. Tap My device.
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  4. Tap Lock screen.
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  5. Tap Screen lock.
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  6. Touch and drag the saved pattern on the Pattern canvas.
    Note: You will automatically be sent to the next screen.
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  7. Tap Pattern.
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  8. Touch and drag the new pattern on the Pattern canvas.
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  9. Tap Continue.
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  10. Touch and drag the new pattern on the Pattern canvas again.
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  11. Tap Confirm.
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  12. Enter a backup PIN.
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  13. Tap Continue.
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  14. Re-enter the backup PIN.
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  15. Tap OK.
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  16. After 5 wrong attempts, tap Forget pattern.
    Note: If the backup PIN is available, tap 'Backup PIN'. The device must have already been associated with a Google account for the Forgot Pattern option to display.
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  17. Enter your Google account login information, then tap Sign In.
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