How to Unlock LG Phone Screen Locked Without Data Loss '2023'

Are you tired of entering a forgotten PIN or pattern on your LG phone only to see it stuck on the lock screen? Don't worry! This comprehensive guide will walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to unlock an LG phone that's been locked due to multiple attempts. We'll cover both physical and digital methods, so whether you've forgotten your PIN or pattern or even lost access to your device entirely, we've got you covered.

Method 1: Hard Reset LG Phone (Erases All Data)

If all else fails and you're unable to remember the lock code for your LG phone, there's always resorting to a hard reset. This method will completely wipe all data from your device, so make sure you back up anything important before proceeding.

Step 1: Press and Hold Volume Down + Power Button Simultaneously

With your phone turned off, press and hold both the volume down button on top and power button at the same time until you feel a slight vibration. Release all buttons when you see an LG logo appear on screen (it may take several attempts).

Step 2: Use Volume Up/Down to Select Recovery Mode & Press Power

Use your volume up or down keys to navigate through the menu options until 'Recovery mode' appears highlighted in blue, then press power button once more. Your phone will now boot into recovery mode.

Step 3: Wipe Data & Reset Phone (Factory Reset)

Using the volume buttons again, scroll rightward and select 'Wipe data/ factory reset.' Confirm by tapping on 'Yes - erase all' with your volume down key and then power button press. This process may take a few minutes depending on your device's specifications.

Once complete, your LG phone should now restart in its default state without any previously set lock screen security measures intact. Simply follow the setup wizard to restore everything from backup or start fresh - whatever suits you best!

Method 2: Unlocking with Google Account

If Method 1 didn't work for some reason (maybe Device Protection was enabled), don't worry! You can still unlock your LG phone using its built-in security feature called 'Find My Phone' if it's been linked to a Google account during setup.

Step 1: Go To Settings > About & Security

Go into settings, then scroll down until you see 'About & Security.' Tap on that option.

Step 2: Select 'Forgot Pattern/ PIN/Lock Device'

Look for an entry labeled as 'Forgotten pattern/PIN/password' or something similar depending on your device's software version. Tap it to proceed further.

Step 3: Enter Google Account Details

Enter the email address and password you used during setup when prompted. If everything matches up correctly, you should now see a screen asking whether you'd like to 'Sign in' with that account or alternatively choose another option such as 'Forgot pattern/PIN'.

Method 4 (Android Only): Use Android Device Manager

If none of the above methods work for any reason at all and your phone is running on an older version of Android prior to Marshmallow, you may want to try using Google's own remote management tool called Android Device Manager. Here's how:

1. Go to android.com/devicemanager from a computer browser.

2. Sign in with the same Google account linked during initial setup (you'll need access to this info).

3. Find your LG device listed under 'All Devices'.

4. Tap on it and select 'Wipe all data' at bottom right corner of resulting window.

Please note that these steps will completely erase ALL DATA ON YOUR DEVICE without possibility of recovery! Make sure you've backed up anything important before proceeding!

We hope one or more of the above methods has helped unlock your LG phone successfully, even if it meant wiping everything clean and starting from scratch. Remember to always keep a backup handy just in case this ever happens again - better safe than sorry when dealing with sensitive personal information!

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