Forgot your Oppo A31 password or pattern lock? This article explains easy methods to unlock your Oppo A31 without hard reset or losing any data.
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What You Will Learn:
There are basically multiple methods to unlock your Oppo A31, and what method to opt for depends on you.
Unlock Oppo A31 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 Oppo A31 will unlock.
Step 5: After successful unlock, you will be asked to create new PIN, Password or Pattern Lock for your Oppo A31.
Unlock Oppo A31 Using your Google Account
To unlock Oppo A31 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 Oppo A31 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 Oppo A31 With Dr.Fone Software.
Unlock Oppo A31 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 Oppo A31 Using Android Multi-tool.
Unlock Oppo A31 Using Google Find My Device
While you may be able to unlock your Oppo A31 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.
Hard Reset (Factory Reset) Oppo A31 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 Oppo A31. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn Off your Oppo A31.
Step 2: Now turn it ON by pressing “Power + Volume down button” combinations for few seconds until you see Oppo logo on the screen. Once, you see the logo release both the buttons.
Step 3: Select “English” as a language.
Step 4: Now, tap the “Wipe Data” option.
Step 5: Once the process gets complete, then reboot your phone.
Here, you can follow the detailed guide on Factory Reset/Hard Reset Method.
Please note that hard resetting will erase all the data and settings on your Oppo A31.
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 Oppo A31 without losing any of your important data if you remember your Google account security questions’ answer.