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How to Unlock Android If You Forgot Password

Methods to unlock Android phone when you forgot PIN, pattern, or password.

Solution Steps

  1. Use Google Account: Enter wrong pattern/PIN 5 times → "Forgot pattern" → Enter Google account credentials.
  2. Use Find My Device: google.com/android/find → Erase device (requires device online).
  3. Factory reset via Recovery Mode: Power off → Hold Volume Down + Power → Recovery Mode → Wipe data.
  4. Contact manufacturer support for device-specific methods.
  5. Note: All data will be lost. Back up before if possible.
  6. After reset, restore from Google backup if available.

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