forgot screen lock pattern
galaxy tab p1000. i have forgotten my unlock pattern .can any one help please ?
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john dowler, I would suggest a reset:"if you are able to turn on the Tab
Factory data reset
Use Factory data reset to return your device to its factory defaults. This setting erases all data from your device, including your Google or other email account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. After a reset, you’ll be prompted to set up your device the next time you turn it on.
1. From the Home screen, Settings, Privacy. (check the box "Back up my data", Un-check the box "Automatic Restore", this can be checked again after the reset,
but may restore the settings/data that was causing problems)
[best to restore things one at a time & check to see if the problem has returned]
2. Touch Factory data reset, then follow the prompts to perform the reset.
If you are unable to turn on tab
Hard Reset
This setting erases all data from your device, including
your Google or other email account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. After a reset, you’ll be prompted to set up your device the next time you turn it on.
1. With the device off, press and hold Volume Down and Power.
2. Release the Power button when you see the Samsung logo, but continue to hold Volume Up until the recovery screen appears.
3. Use the Volume buttons to navigate the menu and select wipe data / factory reset. Press Home to choose the selection.
4. Press Volume Up continue.
The Galaxy Tab should then go through the hard reset process. from here. Hope this helps, good luck.
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i am so happy , the instrutions were easy for my age to understand whichi i will be 60 and it worked, i wish phoooooooones were that easy now i am hooked on samsung. thanks
Ummm there's only Downloading Do not turn off your target after I've done the Power and Volume Down hold still then pressing volume up...What's next??I've tried all the buttons but it seems stucked
You must push volume up from the beggining not volume down but no problem all the other steps are okay
I forgot my screen pattern on Samsung galaxy note 5...the problem after restarting I have to put my pattern then later finger print.what can I do?
I also have got stuck with a screen that says, Downloading... Do not turn off your target!! Now nothing is working!
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If this fails, you can unlock your tablet using these steps:
1. On the unlock screen, enter your unlock pattern
2. After five attempts you'll be asked to wait for 30 seconds. Tap OK
3. If your phone display goes off, tap the power button and unlock your screen.
4. ap Forgot pattern? If you haven't set up a Google account you won't get this option, instead you'll need to reset your tablet
5. Enter the username and password of your Google account, tap Sign in
6. You'll be asked to create a new screen unlock pattern. If you don't want one, tap Cancel
To reset your tablet:
1. Turn your tablet off
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Turn your tablet on
Using the volume down key, highlight Wipe data/factory reset and press the power key to select
5. Press the volume up key
The reset is now complete.
Note: Resetting your tablet will clear all the data stored, data that's stored on your SIM is safe.
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What if ive set up a pin which i remember? On my tab a i forgot the pattern but know the pin. When i go to security settings to change the unlock method i am asked to enter my pattern. So i continually have to wrongly attempt the pattern to wait 30 seconds to input the pin each time i unlock my device.
I have same problem, did you get a good solution?
Any solution to this? I have the same problem now
No, there has not been any good answer without completely erasing all data...I just keep trying different patterns to no avail, but it will let me in using PIN code after few 30 second waits...ANYBODY HAVE ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS???????
I have the same problem...why isn't there any way to fix this?
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Ok so this worked on Samsung Galaxy S6 when i used the Power + Volume DOWN. Once Samsung logo showed up I released the power but kept the Volume Down held. Then the menu appeared. Was able to factory reset.
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What if i dont have a google account with this tsblet and i dont know the person on the tablet with the google accont bought it at a yard sale
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'I factory reseted my Samsung Galaxy Tab A and its still asking me to either put in pattern password or the email and password to the Google account that was previously synced to the tablet which I don't know the answer to either of them how do I get past this plzz help me!!
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Dear sir how to unlock my pattern lock
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With the device off, press and hold the “Volume Up“, “Home“, and “Power” buttons. Release the buttons when you see the recovery screen and the Samsung logo. Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and select “wipe data / factory reset“. Press “Home” to choose the highlighted selection.
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If the screen is locked you cannot turn the tablet off...any other suggestions?
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If you want a hard reset that erases everything then hold the Power button and the Up Volume Button. When you see the "Samsung" title then let go of the power button but only that button until the android guy comes up. Go to the "wipe data/factory reset" one by using the volume buttons to move up and down. Click on it with the power button. Go down to the yes the same way and click on it. If you don't want that and want to save everything than I can't help you. You might be able to back it up on a computer than hard reset it but I don't know if the Samsung is same as Apple in that way.
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I tried this "fix" 3 times and it still won't let me in. I accidentally used swipes as a security unlock. Didn't know what this was. I was trying to get my tablet to revolve and that was all I saw that remotely resembled what I wanted. So, now I have 4 swipes that will let me into my tablet and I don't have a clue what they are. I have tried for 2 days, many different ways. I use US Cellular as carrier. I would really like to get this thing open!!
I'm having the same issues I have factory reset my tablet 4times ur continues to ask for password or email info can someone please please please please help me I truly would appreciate any help thank you Lisa
Still an issue..... im having same problem
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You can try PW + Home and Vol. Up, see if that works.
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I am not very technologically sound unfortunately! If I do this action will it wipe everything as want to keep numbers and photos etc what is the best option?
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Just search remove Google FRP ,
then follow the directions. The FRP is googles way of making sure you are the owner of the tablet. Basically you will go through talk back settings and get to the internet, the change the email that is registered to that specific tablet.
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