How to Unlock Your Phone When You Forgot the Password?

Try the built-in recovery option for your device

Use your Apple ID to reset an iPhone if prompted

Use Find My Device to erase and unlock an Android phone

Use Samsung Find My Mobile if you have a Samsung account

Enter the correct PIN, pattern, or password after a restart if available

Use your backup PIN, backup password, or security question if set up

Unlock with fingerprint or face recognition if still enabled

Connect the phone to a trusted computer and restore it with recovery software from the manufacturer

Put the phone into recovery mode and factory reset it

Restore your phone from a backup after resetting

Contact your carrier or phone manufacturer for account recovery help

Visit an authorized service center with proof of ownership

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