Android users often forget their phone password and become tense when trying to unlock it. Different software is available to help us unlock our phones easily, but it would only be possible for an average user to afford and operate such software. Whenever the same thing needs to be done remotely, it is always a problem. Most users take backups of their data before attempting to unlock their devices.
In the meantime, the most effective way to unlock a locked Android phone is to perform a factory reset. You will lose all your important data, but your phone will be unlocked. However, some users may want to unlock their phones remotely without losing data. To address this concern, we created this guide explaining how to unlock a locked Android device.
If you have forgotten the password for your Samsung phone and are locked out, here is how to unlock it remotely.
Such things make much sense to them, especially if they are a Samsung user. The reason is that Samsung devices have a very high level of security, and you have to go through so many hurdles to access a locked Samsung phone. Do not worry; we are here and have found two ways to unlock your phone. One is through Find My Mobile (without a factory data reset), and the other is through Account Recovery Mode (with a factory data reset). So, let us have a look at both.
Using Samsung’s Find My Mobile (without a factory data reset)
Samsung phones have “Find My Mobile” functionality based on your Samsung account. Such a phone unlocker is designed to unlock or lock your Samsung phone remotely from anywhere. However, note that it should be enabled on your phone; otherwise, it will not work. So, follow the below steps to unlock your Samsung phone through Find My Mobile:
- Visit the Samsung Find My Mobile website.
- Log in to your Samsung account there.
- Following this, your Samsung phone will be displayed on the screen.
- Now tap on “Unlock” and enter your Samsung account password.
- That is it; your phone will be unlocked shortly.
Using Account Recovery Mode (with Factory Data Reset)
If you do not have your Samsung account password, you can unlock your phone, but you will lose your data this time. However, it does not matter if we unlock our phones. Every phone has a recovery mode that allows us to wipe and unlock data. So, let us look at how to do it.
Note: Make sure that your phone’s power is entirely out. We want a switched-off phone that can only be switched off without knowing the password. As a result, ensure that it is turned off.
- On your Samsung phone, hold the volume-up button until you feel a vibration. (If you have a Home button, press it.)
- A new screen called Recovery Mode will appear once the Samsung logo appears.
- Navigate to the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option using the Volume Up and Down buttons.
- Next, press the power button to select it.
- Again, press the Power button to confirm and select Delete All User Data.
- Your phone will unlock in a moment, and your data will be erased.
You can also download popular third-party apps that can unlock your phone. However, it would be better for you to do it independently instead of trusting them. If you are concerned about data, you should activate Samsung Find My Mobile. However, do not worry; we can consider it again. You now understand how to unlock a phone with or without a factory reset. If you still have questions, feel free to ask them below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where do I enable Samsung’s “Find My Mobile” option?
Ans. Go through Settings >> Lock Screen and Security >> Scroll down, look for the “Find My Mobile” option, and tap on it.
Q2. Do I need a Samsung account to use Samsung Find My Mobile?
Ans. It is a Samsung feature that requires your Samsung account to function.
Q3. Is there a safe third-party app that can unlock the phone?
Lockwatch is the most well-known app that does this.
Q4. Which Samsung devices are Find My Mobile available?
Samsung phones with at least Android 8 can use Find My Mobile.