To find this feature, first enter an incorrect pattern or PIN five times at the lock screen. You'll see a “Forgot pattern,” “forgot PIN,” or “forgot password” button appear. Tap it. You'll be prompted to enter the username and password of the Google account associated with your Android device.
Once you have entered the password you can follow these steps to remove/replace the screen lock:
- Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock.
- Enter the password you entered via Android Device Manager.
- Choose your new screen lock method (Pattern, Slide, PIN etc.)
1 Answer. You might need to remove the Lock Screen Widget app from Menu -> Settings -> Location & security -> Select device administrators screen before trying to uninstall it.
Setting up lock-screen security
- Go to the Settings menu on your device.
- Scroll down until you find “Security” or “Security and Screen Lock” and tap it.
- Under the “Screen Security” section, tap the “Screen Lock” option.
- From here, select which lock type you want to use, whether it's Pattern, PIN, or Password.
On phones running the Android Pie-based Samsung One UI, users can now enable the "Lock Home screen layout" setting to prevent such accidents from happening. If you are lucky enough to be running the latest iteration of Samsung's Android skin, you can enable the feature under Settings > Display > Home screen.
Use Volume keys to scroll to Wipe Data/factory reset option and then use the power button to select this mode. Step 5. Under Wipe Data/factory reset select "Yes" and then reboot your android device. Once your phone is powered on you can do the settings and set another password, pin or pattern for you lock screen.
Setting up lock-screen security
- Go to the Settings menu on your device.
- Scroll down until you find “Security” or “Security and Screen Lock” and tap it.
- Under the “Screen Security” section, tap the “Screen Lock” option.
- From here, select which lock type you want to use, whether it's Pattern, PIN, or Password.
Some Android phones can use the T-Mobile Device Unlock app to complete the unlocking process. However, not all phones are compatible, so you can otherwise unlock your phone through a live chat with a T-Mobile customer representative, or by calling 611 from a T-Mobile device, or 877-746-0909 from any other phone.
Samsung One UI allows you to lock your home screen layout. On phones running the Android Pie-based Samsung One UI, users can now enable the "Lock Home screen layout" setting to prevent such accidents from happening.
To find this feature, first enter an incorrect pattern or PIN five times at the lock screen. You'll see a “Forgot pattern,” “forgot PIN,” or “forgot password” button appear. Tap it. You'll be prompted to enter the username and password of the Google account associated with your Android device.
Turn Off Screen Lock - LG G4™
- From a Home screen, navigate: Apps > Settings. > Lock screen.
- Tap Select screen lock. If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
- Tap None.
Once you have entered the password you can follow these steps to remove/replace the screen lock:
- Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock.
- Enter the password you entered via Android Device Manager.
- Choose your new screen lock method (Pattern, Slide, PIN etc.)
To find this feature, first enter an incorrect pattern or PIN five times at the lock screen. You'll see a “Forgot pattern,” “forgot PIN,” or “forgot password” button appear. Tap it. You'll be prompted to enter the username and password of the Google account associated with your Android device.
In your phone go to the settings options and check for Security settings and find key lock settings.
- You will have Some options like PIN, Pattern, None.
- Pin is for the phone will ask you for a 4-digit number to unlock your phone.
To find this feature, first enter an incorrect pattern or PIN five times at the lock screen. You'll see a “Forgot pattern,” “forgot PIN,” or “forgot password” button appear. Tap it. You'll be prompted to enter the username and password of the Google account associated with your Android device.
Use Volume keys to scroll to Wipe Data/factory reset option and then use the power button to select this mode. Step 5. Under Wipe Data/factory reset select "Yes" and then reboot your android device. Once your phone is powered on you can do the settings and set another password, pin or pattern for you lock screen.
Reset your pattern (Android 4.4 or lower only)
- After you've tried to unlock your phone multiple times, you'll see "Forgot pattern." Tap Forgot pattern.
- Enter the Google Account username and password you previously added to your phone.
- Reset your screen lock. Learn how to set a screen lock.
To find this feature, first enter an incorrect pattern or PIN five times at the lock screen. You'll see a “Forgot pattern,” “forgot PIN,” or “forgot password” button appear. Tap it. You'll be prompted to enter the username and password of the Google account associated with your Android device.
Press and hold the power button, then press and release the volume up button. Now you should see “Android Recovery” written on the top together with some options. By pressing the volume down button, go down the options until “Wipe data/factory reset” is selected. Press the power button to select this option.
To
set or
change your
lock screen: Go to Settings. Tap Security & Location >
Screen lock. On some
Android devices Security & location is called Security & privacy.
Tap On lock screen and choose one of the three options:
- Show all notification content.
- Hide sensitive content.
- Don't show notifications at all.
