The security of Android devices is getting higher and higher. Accordingly, retrieving the password when you forget the password to unlock the device is also much more complicated. Below are 2 ways to unlock an Android phone when you forget the password:
Using Google account
In case you forgot your password but still logged into your Google account on your device, you can unlock it with the following steps:
Click "Forgot password on the unlock screen". (The Forgot password line will appear when you enter the wrong password many times). At this time, the device will display the Google account information entry section. You just need to fill in your correct Google account login information and password here. Then, click OK.
The status of the screen unlock password setting will now be displayed. You just need to turn off the screen unlock mode. Accordingly, the phone will be unlocked and will not require an unlock password.
Unlock Android Phone with Factory Reset
In case the phone is not logged in to the original Google account or you do not remember the Google password, you must perform a factory reset. This is the last way to unlock your Android phone that you can do. When restoring factory settings, all data in the device will be erased. Therefore, you should also consider before doing it.
Factory reset for Samsung phone
For Samsung phones, the steps to restore factory settings are as follows:
Method 1: Go to "Settings", select "General Management", select "Delete", then select "Restore Factory Settings" and click "Reset Device".
Method 2: Turn off the device then press the "Power + Home + Volume Up" buttons at the same time. Then select "Wipe data/factory reset", select "Yes", then select "Reboot system now".
Restore factory settings for OPPO, Realme phones
For OPPO and Realme phones, press and hold the "Volume Down and Power" keys, then select the "English" language, select "Wipe data" and click "Wipe all data and removable application" then press "Ok" and select "Reboot" and "Ok" to complete.
After restoring the factory settings, your phone will return to its original state. All data will be erased, including the screen unlock password data. Then, you just need to reinstall from the beginning and use it.
Above are instructions on how to unlock your phone on Android when you forget your password. If you encounter this situation, try applying it immediately to unlock your device.
Khanh Son (Synthesis)
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