You should typically try to unlock locked Samsung phone if you can because there are several ways to do it. However, if you’ve tried everything and are still locked out, or if you were going to reset your phone anyhow, you might be able to do so without first unlocking it.
In order to guarantee that everything is back up, it is preferable to unlock the locked Samsung phone first, if at all feasible. Doing so will delete all of the data. However, after resetting the phone, you will at least be able to use it or sell it.
We’ll outline the process in the paragraphs below in a few easy stages. However, keep in mind that access to your Google account is typically required in order to reset your phone.
Quick actions
- Offset your phone.
Activate the recovery menu (often by pressing volume up and the side button) - If asked, enter your Google account information.
- ‘Wipe data/factory rest’ or ‘Delete all user data’ should be chosen.
Explanation of how to reset a locked Samsung phone
We briefly discussed how to reset a locked Samsung phone above. But if you’re having trouble, continue reading for a step-by-step approach that is thorough.
1. Turn off your phone
Turning off your Samsung phone is the first thing to do, but if you’re lock out of it. It may be more difficult than it seems because it may prompt you to enter your PIN, password, or pattern. You will need to wait for the phone to automatically shut off. When the battery runs out if you can’t recall your security details.
2. Open the recovery menu
Your phone must now turn on with a certain key combination in order to boot into the recovery menu when it is off.
Depending on which Samsung phone you have, you’ll need to press the volume up. And the side button simultaneously until you feel a vibration and see the Samsung logo. For the majority of Samsung’s more recent phones. And particularly any Samsung phone with only a volume button and a side button, you should do this.
The Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy Z Fold 3 all respond well to that method.
Press the volume up, power, and Bixby buttons simultaneously if your phone (like the Samsung Galaxy S10) has both a power button and a Bixby button, wait until you feel a vibration, and then let off of the buttons.
Finally, press volume up, home, and power simultaneously. Until you receive a vibration on your Samsung phone if it has a distinct physical home button below the display. When you have done so, remove the power button while continuing to depress the other buttons until you hear a second vibration.
Most of the time, one of these techniques will work. However, for some reason, some phones utilize the volume down button instead of the volume up button, so if it doesn’t work, try that button.
Additionally, certain Samsung devices require you to either connect USB headphones or hook your phone into a computer through the USB connection in order for these button combinations to function.
3. Enter your Google account details
Once your phone has restarted, it should take you to the recovery menu. However, before you can use this, you’ll probably need to enter the registered email and password for your Google account. To stop stolen phones from being reset, do this.
You may reset or recover your password if you know your email but not it by visiting the Google Account Recovery page (opens in new tab). Sending your phone to an authorized Samsung Service Center with proof of purchase and forgetting your email or password will allow them to reset it for you.
4. Reset your phone
Once your phone has restarted, it should take you to the recovery menu. However, before you can use this, you’ll probably need to enter the registered email and password for your Google account. To stop stolen phones from being reset, do this.
You may reset or recover your password if you know your email. But not it by visiting the Google Account Recovery page (opens in new tab). Sending your phone to an authorized Samsung Service Center with proof of purchase and forgetting your email or password will allow them to reset it for you.
You might prompt for your Google password when your device restarts. If you’ve read this far. It’s probable that you already know this, but if not, try the advice in step 3.
The device setup screens that you would see the first time you turn on a new phone will then display to you. In order to use your Samsung phone going forward, you must either complete that setup or turn it off in order to sell or discard it.
Frequently Asked Question
1. How do I force a factory reset on my Samsung?
Press and hold the Power/Bixby key, Volume Up key, and Power key while turning off your phone. When the Android mascot appears, let go of the keys. Use the Volume Down key to choose “Wipe Data/Factory Reset” when the Android system recovery menu opens, and then hit the Power/Bixby key to continue. Hope you got the answer!
2. What is the Samsung phone’s standard password?
How can you use your keypad to reset the Samsung security? Your mobile device’s password will be reset to 0000 using the codes shown below for the Samsung keypad. To reformat your phone, please call one of the two Samsung secret code numbers listed below: Samsung factory reset code is 27673855#.
