Forgot Android lock code - what to do?
If you have forgotten the lock code of your Android smartphone, you will no longer get to the normal user interface but only to the lock screen. This practical tip shows you how to solve the problem.
Forgot lock code - use Google account to login
If you no longer know your lock code, there is a second way to unlock the device: your Google account.
- Activate your phone so that you come to the lock screen.
- Enter your lock code incorrectly five times. The entry is then blocked for 30 seconds and the "Forgot pattern" button is displayed.
- Tap on this and then enter the access data for your Google account.
- After clicking on "OK" your account will be checked and you will then be asked to set a new unlock code.
- If you have also forgotten the password for your Google account, you will find help in this practical tip.
These instructions refer to Android 4.4.2 (CyanogenMod 11) on a Samsung Galaxy S3.