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Forgot pin code to unlock. Phone was updated and ask for pin code instead of finger prints

(Topic created: 03-11-2024 11:11 AM)
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quinnt90
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Hi There,


I rarely used my pin code and just use finger prints. Yesterday, overnight the phone was updated automatically by Samsung and now it is asking for pin code. I can't remember the pin. Any help to unlock my phone WITHOUT losing all data? I had my precious pictures and vides that I cannot lose. 

PLEASE HELP,

Thank you.

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Samsung_Moderator
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Hello, Welcome to the Community. We understand how upsetting it is to be locked out of your device.

If you are unable to unlock the phone, you can try a factory reset from the recovery menu. 

To get to recovery mode:
- Turn off phone
- Once off, hold down volume up and power buttons simultaneously
- When Samsung logo appears, release power button BUT KEEP HOLDING VOLUME UP until the recovery menu appears

- Use volume buttons to navigate to FACTORY RESET

- Use power button to select

If you're not able to reset there, you will need a copy of the original bill of sale, and you can reach out to a Samsung (1-800-726-7864) with the information to have service set up for the service center to unlock it. 

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SergioRC20
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Hello,

Have you tried Unlocking it using your Samsung account on a computer/tablet?
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quinnt90
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I did, I used SmartThings Find but It does not have option to UNLOCK. Screenshot 2024-03-11 112343.png

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Hello, Welcome to the Community. We understand how upsetting it is to be locked out of your device.

If you are unable to unlock the phone, you can try a factory reset from the recovery menu. 

To get to recovery mode:
- Turn off phone
- Once off, hold down volume up and power buttons simultaneously
- When Samsung logo appears, release power button BUT KEEP HOLDING VOLUME UP until the recovery menu appears

- Use volume buttons to navigate to FACTORY RESET

- Use power button to select

If you're not able to reset there, you will need a copy of the original bill of sale, and you can reach out to a Samsung (1-800-726-7864) with the information to have service set up for the service center to unlock it. 

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