Forgot your OnePlus 9 Pro password or pattern lock? This article explains easy methods to unlock your OnePlus 9 Pro without hard reset or losing any data.
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There are basically multiple methods to unlock your OnePlus 9 Pro, and what method to opt for depends on you.
What You Will Learn:
Unlock OnePlus 9 Pro 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 OnePlus 9 Pro will unlock.
Step 5: After successful unlock, you will be asked to create new PIN, Password or Pattern Lock for your OnePlus 9 Pro.
Unlock OnePlus 9 Pro Using your Gmail Account
To unlock OnePlus 9 Pro 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) OnePlus 9 Pro 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 OnePlus 9 Pro. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn Off your OnePlus 9 Pro.
Step 2: Now turn it ON by pressing “Power + Volume Up button” combinations for few seconds until you see OnePlus 9 Pro 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 OnePlus 9 Pro.
Unlock OnePlus 9 Pro Using Googe Find My Device
While you may be able to unlock your OnePlus 9 Pro 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.
How To Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 9 Pro?
Step 1: Boot your phone into Fastboot Mode.
Step 2: Connect your phone to a computer using original cable.
Step 3: Now, extract the ADB & Fastboot folder and right click anywhere in the blank space while holding the shift key to open the command windows or power shell windows.
Step 4: Type the following commands and press enter to execute:
fastboot devices
Step 5: Type the following command to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 9 Pro:
fastboot flashing unlock
Step 6: After executing the above command, you will get a prompt on your phone screen to confirm unlocking bootloader. Proceed with confirming the unlocking process on your phone.
You can also follow this guide in detail to unlock bootloader on OnePlus 9 Pro.
OnePlus 9 Pro Specifications
OnePlus 9 Pro was officially released on March 30, 2021. The phone holds 6.7 inches LTPO Fluid 2 AMOLED touchscreen display.
The version of software installed on it is Android 11 along with OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 powered by an Octa-Core processor.
It is available in three variants for storage, 128 GB paired with 8 GB RAM or 256 GB with 8 GB RAM or 256 GB with 12 GB RAM.
The camera features Quad 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MP primary lens with dual LED flash including other features. Also, 16MP secondary lens is available for selfies at front.
The connectivity medium includes WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and USB. The sensors available on the phone are Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, Compass, and Color Spectrum.
It is powered by Li-Po 4500 mAh battery. Officially available in three colors Morning Mist, Forest Green, and Stellar Black.
Price of OnePlus 9 Pro in dollars is about $839.
Conclusion
It can be extremely frustrating when you are unable to unlock your own device for the reason being forgetting PIN, password or pattern lock.
However, by following above methods, you can unlock your OnePlus 9 Pro without losing any of your important data if you remember your Google account security questions’ answer.