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.

In conclusion, forgetting your Android lock screen password doesn’t have to be a nightmare. In addition to the official Find My Device method and the Android 4.4 “Forgot Pattern” option ...

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.

If you were unable to set up "Find My Device" on your Android phone before you forgot the lock screen password, you will need to manually reset your device to factory settings.