How do you reset a locked Alcatel phone?

How do you reset a locked Alcatel phone?

Press and hold the Volume up and Power keys at the same. When the Alcatel startup screen appears, release the Power key. When the Android system recovery screen appears, release the Volume up key. Use the Volume up/down key to select ‘Wipe data/factory reset’.

What is the default password for Alcatel phones?

1234
The default password is 1234. Select OK. ‘Phone locked’ or ‘Phone unlocked’ appears on the screen.

How do I unlock my phone without deleting everything?

In the Android Device Manager interface, choose the device you want to unlock > Click Lock button > Enter a temporary password (no need to enter any recovery message) > Click Lock button again. Step 3. If the process is successful, you will see a confirmation window with buttons: Ring, Lock and Erase.

How do you unlock your phone if you forget your password?

Reset your pattern (Android 4.4 or lower only)

  1. After you’ve tried to unlock your phone multiple times, you’ll see “Forgot pattern.” Tap Forgot pattern.
  2. Enter the Google Account username and password you previously added to your phone.
  3. Reset your screen lock. Learn how to set a screen lock.

How do I do a factory reset?

How to perform Factory Reset on Android smartphone?

  1. Tap Apps.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Backup and reset.
  4. Tap Factory data reset.
  5. Tap Reset Device.
  6. Tap Erase Everything.

What does ## 72786 do?

Open your native dialer (the one that was built-in when you purchased the device) as opposed to your TextNow dialer. Enter the code ##72786# (your code might be different so see the chart below). The phone will reboot a couple of times as it resets your network connection and information.

How can I reset my phone without the code?

Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button. Once the startup screen appears, release the Power button, and 3 seconds later release the Volume Up button. Your phone will enter recovery mode. Use the Volume buttons or touch the screen to select Wipe data/factory reset.