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  1. Oct 25, 2023 · Learn how to perform a hard reset on your locked out Android tablet and regain access to your device. Step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips provided.

    • Power off the Tablet. The first step in resetting a tablet if you forgot the password is to power off the device. Locate the power button on your tablet, which is usually located on the side or top of the device.
    • Boot into Recovery Mode. After powering off your tablet, the next step in resetting the device is to boot it into Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode is a special mode that allows you to access the tablet’s system recovery options.
    • Navigate Recovery Mode Menu. Once you have successfully entered Recovery Mode on your tablet, the next step is to navigate the menu options to perform a factory reset.
    • Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Once you have successfully navigated to the “Wipe Data” or “Factory Reset” option in Recovery Mode, it’s time to initiate the process.
    • Overview
    • Get ready to factory reset
    • Factory reset your phone
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    To remove all data from your phone, you can reset your phone to factory settings. Factory resets are also called “formatting” or “hard resets.”

    Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

    Important: A factory reset erases all your data from your phone.

    If you're resetting to fix an issue, we recommend first trying other solutions.

    Know Google Account username & password

    To restore your data after you reset your phone, you must enter security info. When you enter the info, it shows that you or someone you trust did the reset.

    1. Be sure that you know a Google Account on the phone.

    • Open your phone's Settings app.

    On most phones, you can reset your phone through the Settings app. If you can't open your phone's Settings app, you can try factory resetting your phone using its power and volume buttons.

    We recommend checking your manufacturer's support site for device-specific instructions.

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    • Can't sign in to your Google Account

  2. Sep 30, 2024 · By. Jon Martindale. Updated on September 30, 2024. Your password does a great job of protecting your tablet and the data it holds, but if you forget it, it can stop you from accessing it. Here are some steps to take to try to get back in. Causes of Forgetting Your Tablet Password.

    • Jon Martindale
  3. Oct 9, 2024 · Step 1. First, switch off your Samsung tablet completely. Then, hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for 15 seconds until the recovery screen appears, then let go of both buttons. Step 2. Scroll down by pressing the Volume Down to Wipe data/factory reset, and then press the Side button to start the reset. Step 3.

  4. Sep 21, 2023 · If your Android phone won't boot or you're locked out and forgot your password, you can still perform a factory reset using Recovery Mode, but you'll need to sign in with the same Google account afterwards.

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  6. Jun 5, 2023 · How do you factory reset a tablet that has a password? If you can’t remember the password to your password-protected tablet and need to do a factory reset, you have some options. One option is to use your Google Account to bypass the password.