If during this time you want to unlock it or just completely forget what the security code was, you can access your device without losing information or perform a factory data reset.
If instead of trying other methods you keep trying and failing, after 15 attempts your LG will inform you that you only have 5 more chances before it block completely.
In this case, you can only unlock it via Google credentials or by doing a Hard Reset.
You should know that there are two ways to do this, and for that you need to have access to your email or Google account associated with your mobile or a security PIN. That is, you need to know at least one of these data.
If this is your case, let's see how to unlock your LG without losing data.
How to unlock my LG without losing information with Google
You may have forgotten the password or unlock pattern for your LG device. You can unlock it using yours Google account so as not to lose the information they contained within it.
As mentioned at the beginning, you must have access to your Google account, i.e. know the email address associated with your account and the login password.
To do this, with the screen still locked, click on Forgot your password? It's at the bottom of the screen.
Here are some options to unlock it. You must select Unblock using your Google account.
Now on your mobile screen you have to enter the Google email address associated with the device. Click Next when done. Next you need to enter the password.
It's the same one you use to log in with your Google account. Finally click on Accept. Now you will have yours LG device unlocked and ready to use.
To continue you must choose a new method to unlock your device. We recommend that you use something simple that you will remember later or leave it written down somewhere in case you forget it.
You can also choose to remove the unlock method and access it with a simple one finger touch. However, this does not offer any security and allows unauthorized third parties to easily access the information contained in you.
How to unlock my LG without losing information with the security PIN
If you want unlock your LG with a security PIN, you must have previously configured it when you set the unlock pattern or password in Knockcode.
If you don't remember how to unlock it, click on Forgot your password? Then you will see at the bottom of the screen Unlock with Security PIN.
You will now see a field to enter and a numeric keypad on your mobile phone screen. Enter your four-digit PIN and click OK. Your device will be unlocked automatically and you can start using it.
Remember now you have to establish a new unlock pattern or choose to remove it. For this you can choose between:
- Usa password
- Set the model
- Use a PIN
- Nobody
- Slide
If you use one of the latter options, your phone will not be protected. So that anyone can access it easily.
Hopefully this guide for unlock your LG without losing any information you was useful. If you have any questions, you can leave them in the comments so we can help you quickly.
To protect your information in the event of a lost device or factory reset, it is recommended that you create a backup from time to time to save your information.
