Life slams to a halt when you forget your Android password, PIN, or pattern, but there are some things you can do. We take a look at your various options.

Google has dramatically changed its tune on bypassing the Android lock screen. If you forget your lock screen password/PIN/pattern, a factory reset is your only recourse.

Alternatively, you can press the “Forgot Pattern” or “Forgot Passcode’ button in order to manually enter your Google credentials to bypass that passcode.

Did you forget your Android PIN, pattern, or password? If you can't unlock your Android device, there's a way to get in, but you'll need to do a factory reset. Here's how.

Method 2: Factory Reset through Recovery Mode A factory reset via Recovery Mode will erase all user data from your device but also allow you to bypass the forgotten password, pattern, or PIN.

Locking your Android smartphone with a password, PIN or unlock pattern is your first defense against those who would use it for malicious purposes like stealing your info or sending joke texts to ...

However, once on the “Verify your account” page noting that the “device was reset,” this user reported only having the ability to enter the forgotten Pattern.

If you can't unlock your Android device, there's a way to get in, but you'll need to do a factory reset.

If you forget your Android lock screen password, is there a way to unlock your phone? The short answer is no – you will have to factory reset your phone if it's locked to be able to use it again ...