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What do I do if I can't access my Google account or my password has been changed?

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You'll need to go through the Google account recovery process. You can fill out the form on Google's recovery options page . If Google is able to verify your identity, you will be able to reset your Google password and log back into your device.

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Is it possible to unlock an Android using a computer?

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You can turn off the screen lock using ADB if you have previously connected your Android to your computer and allowed it to work with ADB. You cannot unlock your phone using a PC if you have not previously done this.

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How can I factory reset a locked phone?

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If you can't access the phone, you can try a factory reset by putting the device into Recovery Mode. Turn off the phone and then press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons. This will launch Recovery Mode, which you can use to factory reset the device.

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How do I bypass the Google account verification after factory resetting the device?

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It is not possible to bypass this account check unless you have the original account information. This is a new feature designed to prevent theft of Android devices. The original owner will need to log into the device in order to access and activate it.

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How do I go into my locked Android device?

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Try resetting the device using a computer.

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Can you install ADB on a locked phone so you can unlock a computer?

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No. ADB is Android Device Bridge, and it gives you access to Android internals from a computer - not Windows/Linux/Mac internals from a phone.

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I never registered a Google account with the phone, so what options am I left with?

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A full reset, which means all media on the phone will be erased.

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I have finished the wipe data/factory reset, and my phones is on WiFi. Should I move away from the WiFi service to finish the process?

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You don't need to. I think it would be best to stay on the WiFi so you don't risk having any data charges.

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How do I unlock a Verizon sim card if I forgot the password?

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You have to go to a Verizon store, so they can unlock it for you.

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How do I do a factory reset on a Vodafone?

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Power off your phone. After you're sure it's turned off, press and hold the volume up and power buttons at the same time until you reach a recovery mode menu. Once you reach this screen, the navigation inside it will be different. Use the volume down button to cycle through the menu and use the power button to select that option. To factory reset, just reach the menu with the method above and you'll see the option there.

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What does 'reboot to bootloader' mean?

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'Reboot to bootloader' means restart the phone in fastboot/bootloader mode. In this mode you can execute fastboot commands and boot into recovery, system, etc.

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How can I unlock my Sony Android phone when I've forgotten the lock pattern and I don't have a PC?

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If your Android is under or is Android 4.4, then after being locked out for 30 seconds you can press the "Forgot Pin".

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I have a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime. It belonged to a previous family member who passed away and I was wondering how I can get into it without knowing their Samsung account and passcode?

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If you already factory reset the device, and looking on getting past the Google/Samsung account verification page, it's pretty simple. Various tutorials exist on YouTube, and some may include: Locked SIM card, AirPods, Screenshotting and using other Bluetooth devices. The screenshot method only works on some devices, and involves pressing Power + Vol. Down to take a screenshot, then you may get a prompt saying Allow [system app responsible for taking screenshots] to access files and media on this device?. Hit deny, then do it again, but this time select "Don't a[...]. Just an example. Search for something like "frp bypass screenshot" to find tutorials that use this particular method.

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