A factory reset is crucial before selling, recycling, or donating your Android phone or tablet. It can also be a last-ditch attempt at troubleshooting persistent issues with your device.

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.

Forgot your Android phone password? Unlock it fast with easy methods like Find My Device, factory reset, or Samsung's Find My Mobile without hassle.

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.