How to Unlock a Pin Lock on an Android

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Did you set up your Android phone with a PIN, pattern or password and have forgotten the code? This wikiHow will teach you how to bypass your Android's Pattern, PIN, or password lock using Samsung's Find My Mobile. However, you can only use this if you have a Samsung account and the PIN, password, or pattern you don't remember is on a Samsung. If you don't have a Samsung, you most likely will not be able to follow these steps.

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    Go to https://findmymobile.samsung.com/#home on another device. You can use this website on any desktop or mobile computer, tablet, and/or smartphone.
    • You can only use this method if you have a Samsung account and the PIN/Password/Pattern you don't remember is on a Samsung.
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    You'll see this on the right side of the window between "Ring" and "Track Location."
    • Click Next to continue when prompted.
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    In the text fields for "Step 1," you can enter a new PIN to continue. This new PIN will work on your phone to unlock it.
    • You have the options to alert an emergency contact or enter a message on your phone in steps 2 and 3.
    • Press Lock to continue.
    • You'll see that your phone's lock screen will change to indicate it's in lost mode. You can unlock it with the PIN you set on the Samsung website.
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    You should be able to enter the PIN you entered on the website. 2
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      1. Go to https://findmymobile.samsung.com/#home on another device.
      2. Click Lock .
      3. Enter a new PIN and confirm it.
      4. Use the new PIN on your phone to unlock it.

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