You can unlock your Android phone even if you've forgotten the passcode, but you'll usually need to factory reset the phone.

If you forget your Android phone password, don’t worry—you can still access your device. This guide explores whether a universal unlock pin or pattern exists for Android devices and offers ways to ...

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Since 2008, Google has offered a pattern unlock feature in its Android operating system. Pattern unlock remains a unique part of the Android experience -- you won't find the feature on any other ...

To turn off the password on an Android phone or tablet, start the Settings app and go to the Lock Screen controls page.