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Want to reset OnePlus 8 Pro forgot password? This tutorial explains to you how to unlock OnePlus 8 Pro if forgot pattern, pin, or password lock. To bypass the screen lock on OnePlus 8 Pro/8, you need to enter your phone into recovery mode. It will remove all your phone data, make sure to backup and restore your important data before resetting your OnePlus devices.

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How to Hard Reset OnePlus 8 Pro to Reset Forgot Pattern, Password, or PIN

Step 1: Press the power key & volume up key at the same time in your OnePlus 8 Pro.

Step 2: Tap Power off.

Wait until shut down your phone.

Step 3: Press the power key and volume down key at the same time until waking up the screen.

Step 4: Tap Forgot password at the bottom left side.

This message appears on the screen: You will lose everything (Music, Pics, etc)

Step 5: Tap OK.

It will restore your phone to factory default settings.

Step 6: Tap again OK to confirm.

Step 7: Wiping the data on your phone.

Wait until reboot your phone.

Step 8: Set up screen lock again in your OnePlus 8/8 Pro.

Factory Reset OnePlus 8/8 Pro Using Phone Settings

You can apply below settings if your phone frozen or crashing, restarting again, slow down your phone, etc. Make sure to backup your important data before performing this.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap the System.

Step 3: Tap Reset option.

Step 4: Tap Erase all data (Factory reset).

You can enable/disable internal storage here.

Step 5: Tap Erase all data.

Step 6: Tap Confirm.

Step 7: Confirm your PIN, Pattern, or Password.

Step 8: Tap Erase all data.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest OnePlus updates.

Here’s how to factory reset or hard reset OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8. You need to perform this reset or factory data reset OnePlus 8 Pro to fix black screen issue, bypass screen lock or forgot password/PIN/Pattern lock, unresponsive screen, randomly rebooting, frozen phone, and more. This reset OnePlus 8/8 Pro will erase all your phone data including internal storage, music, photos & videos, downloaded apps, and other personal data. Make sure to back up your important data before performing reset settings. Also, wipe all cache & data in OnePlus 8 Pro to enter your OnePlus into recovery mode.

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How to Reset and Hard Reset OnePlus 8/8 Pro

Check out below given 2 methods to restore your phone to factory default settings.

How to Factory Reset OnePlus 8 Pro Using Phone Settings

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen and tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap the System.

Step 3: Tap Reset option.

Step 4: Tap Erase all data (Factory reset).

Two options are available here. One is system data and another is Erase internal storage. You can enable/disable internal storage.

Step 5: Tap Erase all data.

Step 6: Tap Confirm.

Step 7: Confirm your PIN, Pattern, or Password.

Step 8: Tap Erase all data.

Now, factory data reset and wiping data is processing on your phone. Wait until restart your OnePlus.

How to Hard Reset OnePlus 8 – Wipe Data using Recovery Mode/Remove Pattern/Fingerprint Lock/Bypass screen lock

Step 1: Press the power key & volume up key at the same time in your OnePlus 8/8 Pro.

Step 2: Tap Power off.

Wait until switch off your phone.

Step 3: Press the power key and volume down key at the same time until waking up the screen.

Step 4: Tap Forgot password at the bottom left side.

This message appears on the screen: You will lose everything (Music, Pics, etc)

Step 5: Tap OK.

Step 6: Tap again OK.

Step 7: Wiping the data on your phone.

Wait until complete the process. Set up your device again after starting.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to factory reset OnePlus 8 Pro. Do you still have any questions? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Here’s how to enable and use reading mode on OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8. When turning on reading mode, it will change the display screen in the Chromatic effect (Desaturated image) or mono effect (More contrasty) when you read Digital Magazines, e-books, Kindle apps, etc. By default turned off reading mode on your OnePlus.

You need to add apps to automatically turn on reading mode in OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 devices. Also, enable the block peek notifications on your phone. You can change the settings for reading mode in display settings.

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How to Enable Reading Mode in OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen and tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap Display.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Reading mode.

Step 4: Toggle on Turn on Reading mode.

Step 5: Choose the option you want to activate the reading mode.

How to Automatically Turn On Reading Mode

Reading mode will turn on automatically when these apps are opened and disable when apps are closed.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen and tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap Display.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Reading Mode.

Step 4: Tap Add apps for Reading Mode at the end of the page.

Step 5: Select the app from the list.

Chromatic effect: Makes your screen more comfortable color reading experience.

Mono effect: Makes you more immersed in words.

Step 6: Choose the effect from the Chromatic effect or Mono effect.

How to Remove App From Reading Mode

To change the effect, you have to first remove that app from the list using the below settings.

Settings > Display > Reading mode > Tap X icon in automatically turn on for these apps section

How to Turn Off Reading Mode

Settings > Display > Reading mode > Toggle off Turn on Reading Mode

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions regarding this tutorial? Tell us in below comment box. Which one is your favorite OnePlus 8 Pro feature?

Want to lock apps on OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro? Here’s how to enable app lock in OnePlus 8 Pro. You can use the app locker feature to lock important apps that include handy information, important mail, photos, and more. When you lock the app, you need to enter PIN, Password, or fingerprint in your OnePlus devices to access it. Just lock your important apps and secure your app data from others.

You can enable hide notification content if you don’t want to show notification of app locker enabled apps. Also, unhide or hide apps on OnePlus 8 Pro using hidden space features. Check out below settings to lock apps on OnePlus devices.

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How to Lock Apps on OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 Using In-Built App Locker

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen and tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Utilities.

Step 3: Tap App locker.

Step 4: Tap Add Apps.

Step 5: Select the apps from the list you want to lock the app.

Step 6: Tap the Back button to save.

Step 7: Go to the app drawer and open the app you locked.

Step 8: You need to enter a PIN or use a fingerprint scanner to unlock the app and access it.

How to Hide Notification Content for app locker enabled apps

Settings > Utilities > App locker > Toggle on Hide notification content

How to Unlock Apps

Settings > Utilities > App locker > Tap X icon of the app/Uncheck the app box

Hide Apps on OnePlus 8/8 Pro Using Hidden Space

Step 1: Open the App drawer and swipe screen right side to open hidden space.

Step 2: Tap on + Icon.

Step 3: Select the app from a list.

Step 4: Tap the Right arrow icon at the top right corner.

These apps hide from your app drawer and home screen.

Unhide Apps on OnePlus 8/8 Pro

Step 1: Open the App drawer and swipe screen right side to show hidden apps.

Step 2: Long press the app you want to unhide.

Step 3: Tap Unhide.

And that’s all. We hope this makes it clear how to lock apps using App locker on your latest OnePlus devices. Which one is your favorite OnePlus 8 Pro feature? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Want to manage multiple accounts on your latest OnePlus devices? Here’s how to use two WhatsApp accounts on OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 using parallel app features. This parallel app feature allows you to run dual apps on your single OnePlus device such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. You can access two different WhatsApp accounts in your OnePlus devices at the same time. When you download and install the new app on your phone, it will automatically add to the parallel app list if supported.

You can use a multi-window mode or split-screen view on OnePlus 8 Pro to use two different apps at the same time. Let see steps to use dual WhatsApp on OnePlus 8 Pro.

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How to Use Parallel/Dual Apps on OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen and tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Utilities.

Step 3: Tap Parallel apps.

You can see the supported apps list.

Step 4: Toggle on WhatsApp to use two WhatsApp account.

Step 5: You can see the duplicate app in the app drawer. Tap on it and enter your phone number and follow the process to set up a new WhatsApp account.

You can use two WhatsApp account (WhatsApp & Business account) in your OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro devices.

How to Disable Parallel Apps

Settings > Utilities > Parallel apps > Toggle off app from parallel apps list

If you want to use two different apps at the same time in your OnePlus, you can use Split screen view or multi-window mode. Let see how to use split-screen mode.

Enable Split Screen in OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8

Step 1: Open the Recent apps in your OnePlus 8 Pro.

Step 2: Tap the Head icon of the app you want to use as a Split screen.

Step 3: Tap Split screen.

You can see the selected app appears in the upper half of the screen.

Step 4: Select another app you want to use multi-window mode.

Enjoy WhatsApp/Facebook chat and watching YouTube videos at the same time in your OnePlus or other latest Android devices.

And that’s all. Which is your favorite OnePlus 8 Pro feature? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

Want to quickly launch apps from the lock screen using the in-display fingerprint scanner on your OnePlus 8 Pro? Here’s how to enable and use quick launch on OnePlus 8 Pro. By default turned off this feature. Long press the fingerprint area to launch quick pay, swipe to select the shortcut, and release the finger to quickly open it. You can add shortcuts in your device such as a camera, create alarm, WiFi, trending, etc. Also, add the apps if you don’t like shortcuts.

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How to Quick Launch Apps on the OnePlus 8 Pro From Lock Screen

When turning on a quick launch feature, you can add shortcuts that will useful to launch apps faster to long-press the in-display fingerprint scanner. Let see how to activate and use it.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen and tap Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Utilities.

Step 3: Tap Quick launch.

Step 4: Toggle on “Turn on Quick launch”.

Step 5: Tap Shortcuts settings.

You can see shortcuts preview already added. Also, re-arrange & remove it from the list.

Step 6: Tap Add shortcuts and select the shortcuts you want to add.

Step 7: Tap the Apps tab if you don’t like shortcuts.

Step 8: Select the apps you want to add.

How to Quickly Launch Apps With a Quick Launch on OnePlus Devices

Step 1: Make sure to lock your phone.

Step 2: Press & hold the fingerprint scanner and swipe over to show shortcuts and release the finger to launch the app or shortcuts.

How to Turn Off Quick Launch

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen and tap Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Utilities.

Step 3: Tap Quick launch.

Step 4: Toggle off “Turn on Quick launch”.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions? Tell us in below comment box. Which one is your favorite OnePlus 8 Pro feature? Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.