How to Unlock an Android Tablet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Enter an incorrect PIN or pattern 5 times.

   If you're using a tablet running Android
   4.4 or earlier, you can use a built-in bypass mechanism to unlock your tablet.
   
   This was removed in Android
   5.0 (Lollipop).
   
   This method requires that your tablet currently be connected to a wireless network.
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   Step 2: Tap the Forgot PIN/pattern/password button.

   If this button doesn't appear after 5 incorrect attempts, your device does not support this method., Make sure this is the same Google account that you are signed in with on your tablet.,, You'll be receiving an email to reset your passcode information., It may be in the Updates tab., This will take you to a form to create a new unlock code., This will be your new temporary unlock sequence., It may take a few minutes for the tablet to update with the new unlock method., Once you've unlocked the device, set a new code or pattern from the Lock Screen menu in the Settings app.
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   Step 3: Enter your Google address and password.

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   Step 4: Tap Sign In.

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   Step 5: Open Gmail on another computer or device.

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   Step 6: Open the message received from Google.

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   Step 7: Click the link in the email.

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   Step 8: Create a new PIN

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   Step 9: password

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    Step 10: or pattern.

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    Step 11: Use your new pattern to unlock your device.

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    Step 12: Set a new code.

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