Forgot your Realme C12 password or pattern lock? This article explains easy methods to unlock your Realme C12 without reset or losing any data.
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There are multiple methods to unlock your Realme C12, and which method you choose solely depends on you.
Unlock Realme C12 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 Realme C12 will unlock.
Step 5: After successful unlock, you will be asked to create new PIN, Password or Pattern Lock for your Realme C12.
Unlock Realme C12 Using your Gmail Account
To unlock Realme C12 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.
Hard Reset (Factory Reset) Realme C12 to Unlock
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 Realme C12. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn Off your Realme C12.
Step 2: Now turn it ON by pressing “Power + Volume Up button” combinations for few seconds until you see Realme logo on the screen.
Step 3: Select “Yes” option to factory data reset message.
Please note that hard resetting will erase all the data and settings on your Realme C12.
Unlock Realme C12 Using Google Find My Device
While you may be able to unlock your Realme C12 using Google Find My Device, this method will erase all the data on your phone.
Here’s how you can do so:
Step 1: Open Google Find My Device and sign in with your Google account.
Step 2: After successful login, you need to select “Erase device” option followed by “Erase all data”.
Step 3: As soon as you hit “Erase” button, the data deletion on your Android device will begin.
Unlock Realme C12 With Android Data Recovery Tool
Step 1: Simply, download and install the Dr.Fone Software.
Step 2: Once, the software is downloaded, now run it.
Step 3: Connect your smartphone to a computer using original cable.
Step 4: Dr.Fone will start detecting your smartphone.
Step 5: Once the process gets complete, now follow the on-screen instructions accordingly.
Step 6: Choose the options available on Dr.Fone accordingly and you are good to go.
Follow the complete guide on Unlocking Realme C12 With Dr.Fone Software.
Unlock Realme C12 Using Android Multi-Tool
Step 1: Download the Android Multi-Tool Software.
Step 2: Moreover, Install the required USB drivers for your particular smartphone model.
Step 3: Connect your smartphone to a computer using original cable.
Step 4: Boot your smartphone into Android boot mode.
Step 5: Launch the software and type in the commands accordingly available in the Multi-tool windows.
Follow the complete guide on Unlocking Realme C12 Using Android Multi-tool.
Realme C12 Specifications
Launch Date
Realme C12 was released on August 14, 2020. It comes with Dual SIM support and weight around 209 g.
Display
This phone has a 6.5 inches IPS LCD screen. The resolution of this screen is 720 x 1560 pixels.
It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
Platform
Realme C12 runs on Android 10, powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio G35. PowerVR GE8320 is the featured GPU.
Camera
Realme C12 comes with a triple camera – 13MP, 2MP, 2MP. It can run 1080p@30fps and supports HDR.
Conclusion
It is understood that you will be in an extremely frustrating situation when you are unable to unlock your own Realme C12 device because you forgot its pattern lock, PIN or password.
With above methods, you can unlock your Realme C12 without losing any of your data if you remember your Google account security questions’ answer.
