How to Bypass/Reset Lock Screen Code on LG Phone

"My LG G6 is Locked. Is there any way to bypass lock screen? And how can I reset LG phone lock code?

Such a lesson for the future. But luckily, there are ways for you to access to your LG phone again without password. In this post, you can find various solutions that allow you to bypass screen lock on LG phone and reset lock code as well.

Part 1. Hard Reset (Factory Rest) LG Phone via Recovery Mode

Part 2. Reset Your LG Phone by Dial Factory Code

Part 3. Reset Lock Code on LG Phone with iMyFone LockWiper (Android)

Part 4. Bypass LG Phone Lock Screen Code by Google Account

Part 5. Reset password via Android Device Manager

Tips: Reset LG Phone Lock Code (Pattern, PIN, Password, Knock Code)

Part 1. Hard (Factory) Reset LG Phone via Recovery Mode

A hard reset (also known as a factory reset) is an effective way to bypass lock code on LG phone. Moreover, the steps to restore LG phone to the factory settings are relatively simple. However, it is worth noting that all data will be erased after the hard reset is executed.

Step 1. Use the Power button to power off LG G6/5/4.

Step 2. Press and hold the "Volume Down" button and the "Power" button for seconds.

Step 3. When you see the LG logo comes up on the screen, let go of the Power button for only 1 second, and then keep pressing the Power button again.

Step 4. Don't release the buttons until you see the Factory hard reset screen. Your LG phone is in Recovery Mode.

Step 5. Due to various device models, after entering Recovery Mode, you may encounter 2 situations.

Case 1. If you are sure you want to perform a hard reset, press the Power button and then repeat it to confirm your previous steps; if you want to cancel the factory reset, press the Volume Up (or Down) to cancel.

Case 2. You can use the volume keys to navigate to "wipe data/factory reset" and then press the Home or power button to confirm the selection.

Step 6. Your device will automatically start the factory reset. When it's over, tap "reboot system now" on LG phone screen.

After bypassing screen lock, you can go to Settings and reset LG phone lock code. Check the steps in tips of this post.

Plus, Recovery mode can also fix various system issues like LG G4 won't open.

Part 2. Reset Your LG Phone by Dial Factory Code

There is more than one way to restore LG phone factory settings. I am here to introduce the second way – Dial confirmed numbers. This is a little-known method. And it's simple. You just need to make a call on the emergency dial.

Can't wait to try this method? Here's how to bypass password on LG phone lock screen.

Step 1. Tap the Emergency dial pad on your device.

Step 2. Tap the code 1809#*101# OR 2945#*#. If nothing happens, dial #668 while pressing the Home button at the same time.

Step 3. Still need help? Try the code *#*#7780#*#*.

Once you have completed the above steps, you can unlock your LG device.

Part 3. Reset Lock Code on LG Phone with iMyFone LockWiper (Android)

With simple steps, iMyFone LockWiper (Android) can help you get rid of the trouble of not being able to unlock the LG phone screen in time. When you forgot LG phone password, this ultimate tool can definitely bypass your LG lock screen.

Step 1. Download iMyFone LockWiper (Android) on your computer and install it. After launching it, select Remove Screen Lock.

Step 2. Connect the LG phone to your computer using USB, and then confirm Remove Screen Lock again. Next, click on Start to continue.

Step 3. Once connected, check whether the device information matches your device. If yes, click on the "Start Unlock" button.

Step 4. This tool will automatically download the data package to your LG phone. Hence, keep your device connected to computer.

Step 5. Follow the guidelines on the screen to remove LG phone lock code. It won't take long, approximately 30 seconds.

Part 4. Bypass LG Phone Lock Screen Code by Google Account

You can bypass pattern lock on LG phone if you're sure the device is running old OS - Android 4.4 and below. That's using a Google account. Just log in and verify details, and you don't need to know the screen password. No data on the phone would be lost. Because it can bypass LG lock screen without reset.

Step 1. Try entering a random password for 5 times on your LG G phone.

Step 2. Select "Forgot Password". Next, log in with your Google account username and password.

Step 3. After the verification, you can bypass code and get into your device temporarily.

Step 4. Go to Settings and reset the LG phone lock screen passcode.

Note: This method does not work if you lock device via a third-party lock screen or if your Google account is not added to your LG phone.

Part 5. Reset password via Android Device Manager

In the past days, using Android Device Manager was a good way to remove lock on Android and reset LG stylo/phone password, even, without data loss. However, due to user privacy laws and legal disputes, Google has stopped this feature.

So, don't follow the steps when you come across a tutorial that says it's easy to unlock an LG phone with Android Device Manager.

Tips: Reset LG Phone Lock Code (Pattern, PIN, Password, Knock Code)

Typically, setting a screen password on your device protects your privacy. Also, changing your password regularly increases security as well. If you want to reset the lock code that is currently in force on the LG phone, you can do the following steps.

Step 1. Tap the menu button on your LG phone screen.

Step 2. Go to "Settings" and select "Lock Screen".

Step 3. Tap on "Screen lock". Then you'll see options like Swipe, Knock Code, Pattern, Pin, and Password, etc. Now, just tap the screen lock type that you're using on device.

Step 4. After that, enter the current lock code, and tap the screen lock type again to set a new screen lock. Lastly, confirm your new lock code.

All is done. You have successfully reset the LG phone lock code.

The Bottom Line

I hope this article can help you bypass the lock screen code on the LG phone again. After that, remember to reset the unlock password on the device. For this, you can find useful tips at the end of this post.

Lastly, whether you are stuck in problems while unlocking or resetting your LG phone, you can ask for help by leaving a message in the comment section.