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Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 12:25:44 GMT

Made a disasterous mistake yesterday. I accidently locked out my LG G4 whilst removing another device.The problem is now I can't log into Google or form or manner.

I tried a few of the Google Recovery webpages and with all attempts it has failed.

I'm really annoyed and frustrated at myself.

So I'll be in the market for a newer cheaper smartphone so I can use my SIM again.

:manfrustrated:

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

Bambino — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 12:43:27 GMT

Have you tried a factory reset? You will lose all your data, but hopefully you had everything backed up.

http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g4-factory-reset-erase

https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-factory-reset-the-lg-g4

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

MI5 — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 12:55:08 GMT

How do you mean it locked out exactly?

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:16:31 GMT

The handset is effectively locked out from Google. Therefore no account even if newly created won't do anything. This will keep thievery down I suppose but it was my own stupid mistake.

I can't really do anything other than put it down to bad experience. So rather than waiting the duration of the contract I will save as much money towards the cost of it and pay it off in a larger installments rather than waiting 24-months; by allotting the necessary cash in a seperate account. Something like 30-40 pound extra a month.

I'm not sure the insurance would have covered that anyway.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:20:21 GMT

@Bambino I did the hard reset which is basically what I accidently did anyway. Thanks for the tips anyway. Appreciated.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

Bambino — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:32:04 GMT

I didn't think it was possible to completely lock yourself out. What is the phone showing when you turn it on?

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

viridis — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:32:07 GMT

Can't you deactivate the lock in Android device manager?

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

viridis — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:35:54 GMT

http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/q-unlock-bypass-google-account-lg-g4-t3173457

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:40:41 GMT

Can't seem too...:manembarrassed:

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:46:40 GMT

@viridis Interesting that you should show me that, a 3 day lock out could be what is happening. I sincerely hope so anyway.

In the meanwhile I have a contigency plan.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

Bambino — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:48:37 GMT

@anticpated you didn't answer my question. What does the phone show when you turn it on?

There must be a way to do this. If you're unable to unlock it, send it to LG and see if they can help.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 17:20:07 GMT

I erased the wrong mobile when I used Android Device Manager and it has caused me some issues. When I turn it on, I get the welcome screen and when you get to the enter e-mail and password it just loops you at the part even though my details are correct.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

viridis — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 17:29:52 GMT

Turning off 2-Step Verification
In “Signing in & security” section of My Account, select 2-Step Verification. Sign in with your username, password, and verification code if asked.
Select Turn off 2-Step Verification.
A pop-up window will appear to confirm that you want to turn off 2-Step Verification. Select Ok.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 19:25:38 GMT

I'll need to wait it out for now and hope that when I never screwed up the process.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

Bambino — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 21:09:50 GMT

I haven't the slightest idea what you mean?

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

jonsie — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 23:08:41 GMT

Hope you sort it mate.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 10:55:23 GMT

I think I might have screwed something up unintentionally, so Plan B it is.

I'll let you know on Tuesday.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

anticpated — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 19:24:30 GMT

The good news is it came good and it's working again. Yay!

A mixture of idiocy and lacking patience.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

MI5 — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 19:27:54 GMT

Good news.... Hoped it would do eventually.

Re: Bye bye LG G4 or is it?

jonsie — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 19:33:40 GMT

Happy New Year then