Windows Phone: Forgot password - you can do that
If you forget the password for your Windows Phone, you can reset the device and set a new password. We'll tell you how this works in this practical tip.
Windows Phone: Reset forgotten password - how it works
In order to reset the password of your Windows Phone, you have to restore the entire device to its factory settings:
- If you are sure that you have finally forgotten the password for your Windows Phone, only one thing helps: You have to perform a hard reset. The procedure varies slightly depending on which smartphone you have.
- You can then use your Windows Phone again, but the device will then have returned to its original state. All apps and settings are deleted and you have to set up the smartphone again.
- How to reset your smartphone to the factory settings is described in the respective manual. Alternatively, we will show you in another practical tip how you can usually reset a Windows Phone to its factory settings.
- Tip: Before performing the hard reset, charge the battery. Remove the charger before you reset the smartphone to the factory settings.
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