Forgot Pin Password On LG V20 (Solution)

It’s really common to forget your password on the LG V20, just like forgetting a password for anything else. The most common way to reset the password on the LG V20 is by doing a hard factory reset, which can delete all your files and data on the smartphone. If you regularly back up your phone, this isn’t a big issue. But if you don’t back up your LG V20, don’t worry! I’ve put together a couple of different ways to reset the password on the LG V20 without losing any of your data or files, even if you’re locked out.

Let me guide you through two different ways to reset the lock screen password on the LG V20 without performing a factory reset. But don’t worry, I’ll also walk you through the steps to perform a factory reset if you decide that’s the best option for you.

Resetting the Password with Factory Reset

1. Turn off your LG V20.
2. Hold down the Volume up, Home, and Power buttons at the same time until you see the Android icon.
3. Use the Volume down button to select the “wipe data/factory reset” option and press the Power button to select it.
4. Use the Volume down button to highlight “Yes – delete all user data” and press Power to select it.
5. When the LG V20 restarts, everything will be wiped, and you can start setting everything up again.

If you want to learn an alternative method to factory reset the LG V20, check out my guide. But keep in mind that before doing a factory reset, make sure to back up all your files and information to prevent any data loss.

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Resetting the Password with LG Find My Mobile
Another option is to use LG’s Find My Mobile, which is similar to Find My iPhone. On your LG V20, you can use the “Remote Controls” feature, allowing you to temporarily reset the password and bypass the lock screen. If you haven’t registered your LG V20 with LG yet, I recommend doing so as soon as possible.

1. Register your LG V20 with LG.
2. Use the Find My Mobile service to temporarily reset the password.
3. Bypass the lock screen using the new temporary password.
4. Set a new password.

Resetting the Password with Android Device Manager
Another solution to reset the password on the LG V20 is for those who have already registered their LG V20 with the Android Device Manager. When using the Android Device Manager to reset the password, all you need to do is activate the “Lock” feature. This feature will allow you to reset the LG V20 password when you have forgotten it.

1. Go to the Android Device Manager from a computer.
2. Find your LG V20 on the screen.
3. Enable the “Lock & Erase” feature.
4. Follow the given steps on the page to lock your phone.
5. Set a temporary password.
6. Enter the temporary password on your LG V20 to bypass the lock screen.
7. Create a new permanent password and maybe write it down somewhere safe.