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Forgot your cell phone password? Calm! There are some essential tips that can help you regain access on Android and IOS systems.
Firstly, it is important not to panic, as this could further hinder the process of recovering the device's access passwords.
Want to know more about how to get access to your smartphone again? So follow our tips below and find out how to regain your access as quickly as possible.
Forgot your cell phone password? See how to unlock an Android
If you have Android version 4.4 or lower, your chance of regaining access is considered easier.
After all, these versions have the 'forgot cell phone password' option that helps in the access request process.
This option appears after 5 attempts to enter the password, but which are incorrect. Just click on the forget option and enter the requested information (Google account login and password).
If all the information is correct, your Android cell phone will be unlocked immediately.
My cell phone is Samsung, how can I unlock it?
To unlock your Samsung device, you must be registered with a Samsung account.
To do this, simply access the website Smart Things Find, where you can also track your smartphone if you've lost it.
Then, log in to the platform and follow the steps below:
- Check if the status of your device is 'online', if so, click on the 'unlock' option, then re-enter your login password to confirm the procedure;
- Wait for your screen to unlock, when the process is complete, a message will appear on your cell phone screen.
According to the Samsung brand, all types of passwords can be unlocked with this procedure, including biometrics, numbers, PIN and drawings.
When the process is complete, you will need to register a new password for your Android smartphone.
Restore to initial factory configuration
Finally, another possible option for those who have forgotten the password on their Android cell phone is restoring it to the initial factory settings.
However, an important point of this procedure is that all information and documents saved on the device will be deleted.
If you have a backup or the files are saved on the memory card, don't worry, nothing will be lost.
Therefore, follow the following steps to unlock your cell phone:
- Turn off your smartphone;
- Press the 'Power' and 'Volume Down' buttons simultaneously for a few seconds;
- Use the volume button to access the 'Recovery Mode' option;
- Then click on 'Wipe Data' or 'Factory Reset', depending on the device version;
- Select using the option via the Power button;
- Finally, click 'Yes Delete' and click the On/Off button to confirm the procedure;
- Wait for the entire restoration process to finish and restart your device.
How to unlock an IOS device?
If you have an iPhone and have also forgotten your cell phone password, know that it is also possible to access the device again.
To do this, it is necessary to unlock it through iTunes, see the steps below:
- Connect your IOS device to the computer where iTunes is installed;
- Open the program and wait for it to sync with the device;
- Click on 'Restore iPhone';
- During the procedure, click on 'Restore from an iTunes backup';
- Select your device and wait for the procedure to complete;
Ready! Now it's just access your device, without the need to enter the password.
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