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.

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.

These three ways will guide you to crack Android device password or pattern lock if you have forgotten it.

"This simple fact is often exploited by hackers, as well as the agencies watching you. But what about your Android lock patterns? Can who you are reveal what patterns you create?" ...

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

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With Android 8.1, users won't be able to bypass the protection of their phones if they don't know or forgot the PIN, password, or pattern.

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

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.