LG LG G Pad 8.3 User Guide

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When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password:
< If you have forgotten your pattern >
If you logged in to your Google account on the tablet but failed to enter the 
correct pattern 5 times, tap the 
Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the 
screen. You are then required to log in with your Google Account or you have 
to enter the Backup PIN which you entered when creating your Pattern Lock.
If you have not created a Google account on the tablet or you forgot Backup 
PIN, you have to perform a hard reset.
< If you have forgotten your PIN or Password >
If you forget your PIN or Password, you will need to perform a hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will 
be deleted.
NOTE: If you have not logged into your Google Account and have 
forgotten your Unlock Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN.
4.  Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If your tablet does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset 
(Factory Reset) to initialize it.
Turn the tablet off.
Press and hold the 
Power/Lock key + Volume Down key on the right side 
of the tablet.
Release only the 
Power/Lock Key when the LG logo is displayed and keep 
pressing the 
Volume Down Key.
Immediately press and hold the 
Power/Lock Key + Volume Up Key at the 
same time while maintaining the 
Volume Down Key pressed.