Can't Use Pattern on Lock Screen?

[Cherna90]

My phone suddenly only allows me the option to unlock my phone with a password or pin, and the Pattern option is now faded out as an option. Are we no longer able to use pattern lock to unlock anymore?

[Satru]

My s22 is not fade, try remove all lock screen and check if is enable, could have using one that disable the pattern

[usermzeJaY3BsM · Accepted solution]

Did you recently add your work e-mail to your device?  Sometimes IT departments put restrictions for devices that have access to their e-mail servers, and this is one that Admins like to disable as it not as secure as a pin or password.  Check with your IT department if have your work e-mail going to your smart phone (even if it has been there for a while as they may have recently added this restriction).

[Samsung_Moderator]

Hello Cherna90,

Thanks for reaching out for assistance.

I will gladly help with resolving your pattern lock screen concerns.

Let's try a few troubleshooting steps to see if it resolves the issue you are experiencing.

Boot your device in Safe Mode:

Click on this article here: https://www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/how-to-start-my-galaxy-device-in-safe-mode/

*Note: the link above is for an international device, but the steps should be the same for US devices.*

Wipe Cache Partition:

1. Connect the device with the computer by the USB Type C and push Volume Down + Power button to switch off your phone.

2. Then press Volume Up and Power key for a short while.

3. Let go of all buttons if you see the SAMSUNG logo.

4. Now use Volume keys to select Wipe cache partition and confirm with the Power button.

5. In the next step go to Yes option.

6. At last, choose Reboot system now by using the Power button.

Make sure your device is up-to-date with the latest software.

Click on this link here: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077582/

Factory Reset:

Make sure your data is fully backed up to a cloud before performing this step, so there will be no data lost.

Click on this article: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062029/

Service:

If you are still experiencing these symptoms after the troubleshooting provided. I would recommend a service repair on your device.

Please feel free to reach out to us directly via one of the following options and include a link to this thread:

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