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.

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.

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

Android's pattern lockscreen is an alternative to having a password or PIN; instead of typing something in, you just draw some lines between nodes. It's easier to remember—and easier to enter ...