![]() ![]() Keep Your Connection Secure Without a Monthly Bill. The Android Device Manager method is definitely worth a shot, though, if you forget your lock screen password. However, understandably, this is not the most desirable option. If all else fails, a full factory reset will work. Resetting your lock screen password should be an easy job, and it often is.except of course for when it isn't. Resetting Your Nexus Lock Screen Password If you are using an unmodded, stock Nexus (and therefore using stock recovery), check out my guide on exploring stock recovery, where the factory reset option is detailed. If all else fails, you could restore to a backup (from recovery) or factory reset your device (again, from recovery, be it a custom one or the stock one. There have been some cases of root users having success deleting certain system files to reset the lock screen password, so some research into this may be worth it if you have that level of access. ![]() If neither of the above methods work for you, be it your device configuration or a fault on Google's behalf, there are alternative options. It may also be worth attempting this again. If it does not work, try waiting a few minutes. Try to unlock your device using your new PIN or password. After confirming this, hit "Lock" again (ignoring the optional text box). It will ask you to enter a password (a PIN will also work). From here, click "Lock" next to the entry for your locked device. Open up Android Device Manager and sign in to your Google Account from another device. This method assumes that Android Device Manager access is enabled on your device. This method is still official, but Google does not advertise it. Reset Your Lock Screen Pin, Password, or Face Unlock If this method does not work for you, try the method below. After selecting that, you can enter your Google Account email and password to unlock your device and reset your pattern. Try to unlock your Nexus device 5 times and a "Forgot Pattern" option will appear. If you set a pattern to unlock your device, you are in luck. There are two official methods of doing this. To unlock your device again, you need to reset the password (or PIN, pattern, etc). It happens to everyone: you set a lock screen password in a hurry and cannot remember it the next day. ![]()
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