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Phones I forgot the swipe code and can’t get into the phone
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Do you have iCloud backup and FindMy enabled?
If so, then you might be able login to https://icloud.com and remote wipe the device, then setup device again and restore from backup.
Your other option would be to take it to an Apple store.
Do you have iCloud backup and FindMy enabled?
If so, then you might be able login to https://icloud.com and remote wipe the device, then setup device again and restore from backup.
Your other option would be to take it to an Apple store.
I guess I have to go out and let google see I'm at a different location for them to reset the phone.
I'll be back and yes that "swipe" feature is pure trash, if you forget the swipe pattern it doesn't give you any other option to log on, just wait 30 seconds and retry.
Pure garbage
I'll be back and yes that "swipe" feature is pure trash, if you forget the swipe pattern it doesn't give you any other option to log on, just wait 30 seconds and retry.
Pure garbage
I guess I missed that in the cryptic, incomplete sentences.
Surely there is an equivalent for Android. Otherwise, is he SOL?
You can unlock your phone remotely using "Find My Mobile" from any browser and signing in with your Samsung account.
Go into recovery mode and reset the phone. Note that you will lose all your data. You might still need to enter your Google password or Samsung account password for security measures.
I believe that feature has to be turned on in the phone first. I don’t remember if it’s on by default.
I think it's a choice to enable during initial setup when you first sign in with your Samsung account. Don't understand why anyone would choose not to click disable.
Errr, it’s not a security flaw since your data is erased and thus safe from the thief.
Besides, depending on the setup, the phone might ask for the Google password when it’s setup again, just like iPhone.
Depending on who your carrier is, you can have them block the device using the IMEI.
Basically is no use as a phone anymore.
That's the case here in NZ and elsewhere..
Stolen / Lost phone. Block the IMEI Number - IMEI.info
Blocking the IMEI number of the stolen phone
