In this guide, we will show you how to bypass or remove pattern lock on OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T. The OnePlus 8 lineup is the latest offering from OnePlus and it is characterized by a top notch spec sheet. It boasts in the performance domain as it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset along with the Adreno 650 GPU paired up with as much as 12 GB of RAM. In addition to that, being the brands flagship offerings, the OnePlus 8 lineup was among the first devices to receive the Android 11 update among many. This meant that the device had much to impress users.
Among many other additions and inclusions with the latest update, the one to grab the spotlight was the introduction of the one time permissions for apps. This meant that there were now more options for users in terms of security and privacy on their Android device. In addition to permissions, another aspect of a device’s security are the device locks, such as Passwords, PIN codes, Patterns, Finger print and Face unlock. But, there is always a risk of a user forgetting his pattern or password that is necessary to unlock his/her device. But you should not worry, as in this guide, we will discuss how to remove pattern lock on OnePlus 8 devices.
How to Bypass or Remove Pattern Lock on OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, or 8T
Before you proceed with the process, you need to keep in mind that this process will wipe all the data on your device, so it will be wise to take a backup of your device before you start implementing the steps below. So once you have taken the backup, then you are all ready to follow the steps given below:
STEP 1: First up, start by powering off your device. Once done, then hold the Power button of your device along with the Volume Down button for a few seconds.
STEP 2: After that, your device will ask for the lock screen password for your phone. But since we do not know the screen lock, so you will have to tap on the Forgot password? option located at the bottom left.
STEP 3: Now the device will warn you that you will lose all of your device data. Click on OK to proceed.
STEP 4: With this, the reset process will be initiated. This will take a few minutes. The wait is essential because without this reset, you will not be able to bypass screen locks or remove pattern lock on OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T.
STEP 5: As soon as the reset will be completed, you will be taken to the Welcome screen. From there, tap on the Start button to advance.
STEP 6: Once done, you will be presented with Terms and Conditions of the device. Agree to the terms and conditions and then connect your device to a Wi-Fi connection.
STEP 7: After that, you need to sign in to your Google device which is linked to this device. When you sign up, the device will ask you if you wish to restore the app data on your phone, press on Don’t Copy.
STEP 8: After that, just follow the instructions given on the screen until the point when you reach Screen lock Setup screen. There, tap on skip.
STEP 9: After that, you will see other startup procedures and setups, you may skip those. Once done, you will be able to see the Setup complete screen.
STEP 10: After that, you need to tap on the Start button in order to boot your device. Once your device boots, the screen lock on your device will no longer be there.
So that was it from our side on how to bypass screen lock or remove pattern lock on OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T. We hope that you found this guide helpful. If you have any queries, post them in the comment section below.
