The basics, Hard reset (factory reset), Disabling the lock sequence – LG LGMS870 User Manual
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The Basics
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You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you used
all the 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
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When you can’t recall your unlock pattern:
-
If you’ve created a Google Account on the phone, touch Forgot pattern?. Then you
are required to sign in with your Google Account or enter your backup PIN to unlock
your phone.
- If you haven’t created a Google Account on the phone, you need to perform a
factory reset (Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and
user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before
performing a factory reset).
Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
1. Turn the power off.
2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time:
Power/Lock Key
+ Volume Down Key
.
3. Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD RESET screen is displayed.
4. Press the Power/Lock Key
to continue or the Volume Keys
to
cancel.
5. Press the Power/Lock Key
once more to confirm or the Volume
Keys
to cancel.
Disabling the lock sequence
If you change your mind about using a lock sequence to secure your phone,
you can disable it.
1. From the Home screen, touch the Apps Key
> Settings
> Lock
screen.
2. Touch Select screen lock.
3. Confirm your unlock information.
4. Touch None.
Changing Your Unlock Pattern
1. From the Home screen, touch the Apps Key
> Settings
> Lock
screen.
2. Touch Select screen lock.