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What can I do if I forgot my screen lock password, PIN, or pattern?

If you’ve forgotten or lost your screen lock password, PIN, or pattern, you have up to 5 attempts to try and unlock your HTC device. If this fails, you'll be given more attempts. First, make sure you enter the password, PIN, or pattern properly. If you're still unsuccessful after several attempts, the only way to unlock your device is to do a factory reset.

How do I perform a factory reset using hardware buttons?

Before you do a factory reset, please be aware of the following:
  • A factory reset will erase all data, media, and files from the phone storage. You'll lose them and won't be able to restore them if you didn't sync or back them up before. Make sure you've backed up all important information and files before you proceed.
  • Make sure the phone is charged to at least 35% before performing the reset, or is connected to an HTC charger and is actively charging.
  • Make sure you know your Google Account name and password. You'll need them to unlock your phone after the factory reset.

    Device Protection may be enabled, which means that after the factory reset, you'll need to sign in using the same Google Account that was logged into your phone. If you forgot your Google Account password, use your computer web browser and go to www.google.com/accounts/recovery to reset your password first.

To perform a factory reset:

  1. Turn the power off.
  2. Press and hold the VOLUME UP button. Then connect your phone to a power outlet with the USB cable and power adapter.
  3. Continue holding the VOLUME UP button while the phone powers on. Release the button when the Android Recovery screen appears.
  4. Use the VOLUME buttons to scroll to the Wipe data/factory reset option, and then press the POWER button.
  5. If prompted to confirm, use the VOLUME DOWN button to select Factory data reset and then press the POWER button.
  6. If the phone doesn't automatically restart after the factory reset, press POWER again to reboot.
Note: Make sure you do not select the other options on the screen. Doing so may void your warranty or brick your phone.
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