Forgot your LG V30 password or pattern? This article explains easy methods to unlock your LG V30 without reset or losing any data.
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There are basically multiple methods to unlock your LG V30 smartphone, and what method to opt for depends on you.
Unlock LG V30 by Answering Google Security Questions
If you have security questions set during under your Google account security, then you will be able to unlock your device by answering these questions.
Step 1: After multiple wrong attempts, you will get “Forgot Pattern” or “Forgot PIN/Password” option.
Step 2: Tap on it, and then select “Answer Questions” option.
Step 3: You will be presented with your Google security questions which you have added in your account. Answer them accordingly.
Step 4: If you answer the security questions correctly, you LG V30 will unlock.
Step 5: After successful unlock, you will be asked to create new PIN, Password or Pattern for your LG V30.
Unlock LG V30 Using your Gmail Account
To unlock V30 using your Gmail account, follow below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: After multiple wrong attempts, you will get “Forgot Pattern” or “Forgot PIN/Password” option.
Step 2: Login with your Google (Gmail) account by entering its details such as username/password.
Step 3: Once you are logged in successfully, your smartphone will be unlocked.
Unlock LG V30 by Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If none of the aforementioned methods works in your case, unfortunately, you are left with only option of doing factory reset/hard reset on your LG V30. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn Off your LG V30.
Step 2: Now turn it ON by pressing “Power + Volume Up button” combinations for few seconds until you see LG logo on the screen.
Step 3: Select “Yes” option to factory data reset message.
Please note that this will erase all the data and settings on your LG V30.
LG V30 Specifications
Display
The size of the phone is 6 inches with P-OLED, HDR10 type display which have 537 ppi density. The protection of the display is done by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Dolby Vision and always-on display.
Memory
The memory of the phone comes in two variants they are 64GB with 4GB RAM and 128GB with 4GB RAM. It also contain slot for external microSDXC.
Processor
The processr consists of Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset, Octa-core CPU and Adreno 540 GPU system.
Camera
The main cameras consisted of a 16MP (standard) and 13MP (ultrawide) with LED flas, panorama and HDR features. The selfie camera is a single 5MP camera.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the phone is a non-removable type, made of Li-Po 3300 mAh. It has extra features of 18W fast charging and 3.0 quick charge and 10W wireless charging.
Conclusion
To conclude, there is no issue at all if you have forgotten your LG V30 unlock pattern or password. You can still unlock it and do not lose any of your important data like photos, contacts etc.
However, you will need to have your Google security questions answer in your mind, or username/password of your Gmail account linked with your LG V30.
