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Forgotten lock screen pattern

AdsAfz — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:11:31 GMT

I've recently purchased a Samsung S21 and use my fingerprint to unlock and use my phone.

However, I have forgotten the lock screen pattern which is needed if I were to switch the phone off/on.

My fear is that if my phone were to be reset of turned off, it would become inaccessible.

Any ideas on how I can change/remove the pattern?

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

XRaySpeX — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:45:48 GMT

If you've forgotten your unlock pattern you'll need reset your phone & lose all your data.

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

AdsAfz — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:54:29 GMT

Thanks for your reply. Are you saying I need to reset even though I can,
access my phone via fingerprint? Thanks

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

BrendonH — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:59:23 GMT

Go into settings and change your pattern. It should only ask you for your fingerprint for security.

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

BrendonH — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:00:25 GMT

If that don't work go and change the unlock security to nothing and then out back to fingerprint it'll ask you how you want the backup unlock again and you can choose a pattern again.

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

AdsAfz — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:02:29 GMT

Hi BrandonH

It asks for my current pattern, allows me to make one attempt and then
makes me wait 30 seconds before I can make another attempt.

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

AdsAfz — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:04:29 GMT

I have to enter the current pattern first. Otherwise I don't get any
options.

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

James_B — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:50:26 GMT

Hi @AdsAfz,

Welcome to the EE Community. 🙂

You can also unlock your phone remotely using Find My Mobile. For more details, please see www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/i-cant-unlock-my-device/.

Hope this helps.

James

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

AdsAfz — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:58:51 GMT

Thanks @James_B. You're an absolute life saver.

When I went to the URL the instructions were so explicit. Searching Google and YouTube was of no use in finding a resolution.

Re: Forgotten lock screen pattern

James_B — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:01:00 GMT

No problem @AdsAfz 🙂

James