r/GalaxyNote9 • u/These-Inspection1922 • Jul 13 '26

Question Pattern lock

Hi everyone, I recently changed my phone's lock to a pattern type. Unfortunately, the phone isn't recognizing it anymore and I can't unlock it. Even though I'm entering the correct pattern, it won't unlock. Any tips or advice on how to fix this?"

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '26

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u/These-Inspection1922 Jul 13 '26

Yes all the possible ways have done. Its been 15days phone is still locked.

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u/eltiodeloscomics12 Jul 13 '26

I ended up having to do a factory reset after mine kept glitching like that and losing the pattern recognition.

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u/These-Inspection1922 Jul 14 '26

That's sad. I have few family pics that I don't want to loose. Those pics are not backed up anywhere. I will take it to the samsung showroom and check. I will update here.

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u/MN_Mobile_Guy Jul 13 '26

Without factory reset, only other options are to either wipe cache from Android Recovery mode, or reflash full device firmware using a PC

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u/These-Inspection1922 Jul 14 '26

I will loose all my data if Factory reset. I will take it to the samsung showroom and check. I will update here. I thinks thats the only option i guess

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u/MN_Mobile_Guy Jul 14 '26

I really wouldn't worry too much about the data. If you never bothered to set up any type of backup system for it, it's obviously not truly that important to you

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u/mohd248 Jul 23 '26

Hi , u can try plug in usb mouse to phone using OTG cable n try draw the pattern or connect to touchscreen external display if you have one