Once it’s done, you can reboot the phone. Press the Power button to select the option and wait for the process to complete. Once you’re in the recovery menu, use the volume buttons to go to the Wipe data/Factory Reset option. Yet, we’ll suggest you do a simple google search on how to open recovery on your phone. Usually, it requires you to hold power and volume up/ down button when the phone is switched off.
The steps for doing a hardware factory reset differ with device make and model. If you can’t access the Android Device Manager or your phone doesn’t have a Google account, you can use the recovery method to perform a complete factory reset. For instance, Samsung’s Find My Mobile lets you remotely remove your device’s lock screen, which comes in handy in such situations. Not just that, several other manufacturers offer similar device-tracking features that can be used if you forgot your PIN or password. So, proceed only when your important files are backed up either on the cloud or on other storage devices. However, all the data on the device will get erased. You can now set a new password, which will be used to unlock your phone. Now, select your phone from the list of available devices and tap ‘Erase Device.’.Log in with the same Google account that’s being used on your phone.Get a computer or another phone and head to Google’s Find My Device website ( ).For it to work, your phone must be running Android 2.3 or newer and should have a working internet connection. Yet, you can use the Android device manager to get back into your phone by erasing it remotely. However, the option is no longer available. Previously, Google allowed you to change the PIN directly via Find My Device. Unfortunately, this option doesn’t work on modern versions of Android. Once authenticated, you’ll be able to set a new PIN or pattern for unlocking your device. Tap the button and enter your Google account username and password (the one connected to your phone). All you need to do is enter an incorrect pattern or PIN five times at the lock screen post, which you’ll see a “Forgot Password” button. Reset Your Pattern (Android 4.4 or lower)įor older devices running Android KitKat 4.4 and below, one can use Google recovery to restore the lock screen password. For instance, you can take your phone to the trusted Wi-FI network, and it will automatically unlock for you, even if you can’t remember the passcode. So, if you’ve previously set up one or more of these provisions before you forgot your password, you can use it to get back into your phone.
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