If you can't unlock your phone, you'll need to erase it. Then you can set it up again and set a new screen lock. If you can't sign in to your Google Account, learn how to recover your account.
Erase your phone
Important: These options will erase all data stored on your phone, such as your apps, photos and music. Data backed up to your Google Account can be restored later.
Option 1: Erase your phone from another device
To find an Android device, make sure that the device:
- Is signed in to a Google Account
- Has Location turned on
- Has Find My Device turned on
- Has power and is connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi.
- Is visible on Google Play
To lock or erase an Android device, make sure that the device:
- Has power
- Is connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi
- Is signed in to a Google Account
- Has Find My Device turned on
- Is visible on Google Play
Learn how to remotely erase a phone.
Option 2: Reset your phone with its buttons
You can erase your locked phone using its power and volume buttons. To learn how to reset your specific phone this way, visit your manufacturer's support site.
Reset your pattern (Android 4.4 or lower only)
- After you've tried to unlock your phone multiple times, you'll see 'Forgot pattern'. Tap Forgot pattern.
- Enter the Google Account username and password that you previously added to your phone.
- Reset your screen lock. Learn how to set a screen lock.