Forgot your ZTE Axon 7 password or pattern lock?
This article explains easy methods to unlock your ZTE Axon 7 without reset or losing any data.
Let’s get started!
There are basically multiple methods to unlock your ZTE Axon 7, and what method to opt for depends on you.
Unlock ZTE Axon 7 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 ZTE Axon 7 will unlock.
Step 5: After successful unlock, you will be asked to create new PIN, Password or Pattern Lock for your ZTE Axon 7.
Unlock ZTE Axon 7 Using your Gmail Account
To unlock ZTE Axon 7 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 ZTE Axon 7 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 ZTE Axon 7. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn Off your ZTE Axon 7.
Step 2: Now turn it ON by pressing “Power + Volume Up button” combinations for few seconds until you see ZTE 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 ZTE Axon 7.
Unlock ZTE Axon 7 Using Googe Find My Device
While you may be able to unlock your ZTE Axon 7 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.
Caution: This is non-reversible process.
ZTE Axon 7 Specifications
Display
ZTE Axon A7 features a 5.5 inches 1440 x 2560 pixels AMOLED screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
ZTE Axon A7 was launched in June 2016.
Platform
This phone runs the Android 6.0.1 OS with the power of a Quad-core processor. It has 4GB of RAM.
Camera
There is a 20MP camera at the back, which can handle upto 4K@30fps. While the camera at the front is 8MP capable of running 1080p@30fps.
Conclusion
With the aforementioned methods, you can easily unlock your ZTE Axon 7 when you have forgotten its password or pattern lock without losing any of your important data like photos, contacts and other important data.
But there’s one catch! You will need to answer either the Google security questions or login with the Gmail account linked with your ZTE Axon 7 that you want to unlock.
