How to Reset the Password of a Samsung Galaxy Note
Open https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager in a web browser., Sign in with your Google account information., Click your Samsung Galaxy Note on the screen., Click “Lock.” If you see “Lock & Erase” instead, tap it and follow the prompts to turn...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager in a web browser.
If you set up your Galaxy Note to use the Android Device Manager, you can use it to reset your device’s lost password. , Use the username and password you used to set up your Note., If you don’t see your Note listed, the device is not associated with this Google account., Then, select “Lock” when it appears.,, When you try to sign back in to your phone, you’ll see a password blank.
Entering the new password should unlock your phone., Now that you’re back in to your phone, you can set a new password., You may have to scroll down to see it., Now you’ll see the “Choose screen lock” settings screen., Depending on the age of your Note and your version of Android, your lock options may vary.
None:
This removes the password from your device.
When you wake your phone’s screen, you will not have to enter a password.
Swipe:
The device won’t require a password—just a quick swipe to the screen will unlock the device.
Pattern:
This method allows you to unlock your device by dragging your fingers across a series of dots in a specific pattern.
PIN:
Choose this option if you want to unlock the device by entering a 4 (or more) digit PIN into the phone’s dialer app.
Password:
Select this option to unlock the device by typing a 4 (or more) character password (using letters and/or numbers) with the on-screen keyboard. , Your new password or locking option will take effect immediately. -
Step 2: Sign in with your Google account information.
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Step 3: Click your Samsung Galaxy Note on the screen.
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Step 4: Click “Lock.” If you see “Lock & Erase” instead
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Step 5: tap it and follow the prompts to turn on the remote lock feature.
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Step 6: Enter a new password and click “Lock.” The password you choose here is the one you’ll be able to use to get back into your phone.Don’t worry about entering a Recovery Message in the provided blank.
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Step 7: Sign in to your Galaxy Note with the new password.
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Step 8: Open the Settings app on your Galaxy Note.
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Step 9: Select “Security” from the Settings menu.
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Step 10: Tap “Screen lock” and enter the new password once more.
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Step 11: Choose a method for locking your Note.
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Step 12: Follow the on-screen prompts to lock save your new locking option.
Detailed Guide
If you set up your Galaxy Note to use the Android Device Manager, you can use it to reset your device’s lost password. , Use the username and password you used to set up your Note., If you don’t see your Note listed, the device is not associated with this Google account., Then, select “Lock” when it appears.,, When you try to sign back in to your phone, you’ll see a password blank.
Entering the new password should unlock your phone., Now that you’re back in to your phone, you can set a new password., You may have to scroll down to see it., Now you’ll see the “Choose screen lock” settings screen., Depending on the age of your Note and your version of Android, your lock options may vary.
None:
This removes the password from your device.
When you wake your phone’s screen, you will not have to enter a password.
Swipe:
The device won’t require a password—just a quick swipe to the screen will unlock the device.
Pattern:
This method allows you to unlock your device by dragging your fingers across a series of dots in a specific pattern.
PIN:
Choose this option if you want to unlock the device by entering a 4 (or more) digit PIN into the phone’s dialer app.
Password:
Select this option to unlock the device by typing a 4 (or more) character password (using letters and/or numbers) with the on-screen keyboard. , Your new password or locking option will take effect immediately.
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