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Changing Your Settings 277
Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern
1.
From the main
Settings
page, tap
My device
tab
➔
Lock screen
.
2.
Tap
Screen lock
.
3.
Retrace your current pattern on the screen.
4.
Tap
None
.
Pattern options
Once an unlock pattern is enabled, additional options are
available:
• Lock screen widgets
allows you to lock the widgets that are
displayed on your home screens.
• Make pattern visible
allows you to see the pattern as you
draw it.
• Lock automatically
allows you to set a time-out for lock
screen.
• Lock instantly with power key
allows you to lock the screen
by pressing
.
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
customer care for assistance.
To unlock your device with a PIN code:
1.
Tap
Backup PIN
(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
.