How to remove password from Android phone, even if you forgot it

Google makes it easy to remove password from an Android phone in Settings, and also offers options to remove screen lock when you forgot the password to regain access.

Everything to know when removing password from phone

• To remove password from Android phone, go to Settings > Lock Screen > Screen lock type, enter your current password, PIN, or pattern, then select None.
• Depending on your phone model and Android version, the steps to remove Android password in Settings might vary slightly.
• In the case that you forgot the screen lock password, you'll need to use Google's Find Hub, and recovery mode to erase and reset your Android phone to remove password.
• If all fail, go with Android Unlocker, which can unlock a variety of screen locks and remove password, PIN or pattern, giving you chance to use the phone again.

It only takes a few taps to remove password and screen lock on an Android device through Settings.

Password, compared with PIN or pattern, offers highest level of security for your Android phone. It's great to set up a screen lock with password to protect your phone from unauthorized access when you have stored a large amount of sensitive data there.

That said, sometimes, you will want to remove password from your Android phone so you don't need to enter your password repeatedly every time you want to use your phone, especially when you're unlocking your phone frequently. Temporarily turning off the password is also necessary to allow someone else to use your phone for a specific task.

In this article, we're going to walk you through the steps to remove password on Android phone, even if you have forgotten your password and locked out of the device.

Table of contents

• How to remove password from Android phone in Settings
• How to remove password on Android when locked through Google Find Hub
• How to remove password in locked Android phone via Android Unlocker
• How to remove password you forgot on Android using Recovery mode
• How to remove password from Samsung phone when you forgot it

How to remove password from Android phone in Settings

Sure, removing a password from Android screen lock will offer temporary convenience, but you will likely find it significantly compromises your security and privacy. If you really don't think you'll be using your screen lock password in the near future, it does make sense to remove it from your Android phone. You can access Settings app to remove password from phone.

Note, the exact steps differ between Android devices and versions, but the procedure should be the same. Here's how you remove screen lock password from an Android phone in Settings.

How to remove password from Samsung phones

Tip: Through Settings app to remove password from Android, you won't lose data.

1. Tap Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type.

2. Enter your current password (or PIN, pattern) to verify.

3. Tap None.

If you choose Swipe there, there is still a screen lock, but you can wipe in any direction on the screen to unlock your phone without password.

For iPhone users, see how to remove passcode from iPhone here.

How to remove password on your Motorola phone

1. Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.

2. You will be prompted to enter your current password, PIN, or pattern.

3. Select None to remove the password and screen lock.

4. If necessary, confirm your choice to remove.

How to remove password on Google Pixel, OnePlus

1. Tap Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock.

2. Select Screen lock, and then enter your current password.

3. Tap None, and confirm your choice by selecting Delete or Yes, remove.

How to remove password on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO

1. Tap Settings > Password & Security > Screen lock.

2. When prompted, enter your current password, or pattern to access the screen lock settings.

3. Select Turn off screen lock.

4. Tap Turn off to confirm removing the lock password from your Android.

How to remove password from Huawei phone

1. Tap Settings > Screen lock & passwords > Password.

2. You may be prompted to enter your current password to proceed.

3. Choose None, confirm the removal if prompted.

How to remove password from OPPO and other Android phones

1. Tap Settings > Security/Passwords > Lock screen password.

2. Type in your current password.

3. Tap Turn off password or Disable.

Removing password from mobile phone is relatively easy, what to do if you forgot Android password and are locked out of the device? Keep reading on.

How to remove password on Android when locked through Google Find Hub

If you need to unlock an Android phone but don't have the password, or it's lockout, your only option to access it is to do a factory reset.

The good news is, as long as you have a Google account, your Android phone is probably connected to Find Hub, Google's global device tracking network. You can use Find Hub's built-in "Factory reset device" feature to remove password and screen lock from Android phone when locked by following these easy steps:

1. To reset your Android without a password, navigate to Google Find Hub website.

2. Sign in with the same Google account.

3. Once Find Hub window opens, select your phone from the devices list.

4. Select Factory reset device.

5. Click Next, and then enter your Google account password to confirm.

6. When you see "Factory reset device" dialog box, click Reset and then Erase to go through a factory reset process.

As long as your Android device is online and connected to the internet, it'll be reset immediately. After the process, you will access your phone without password.

See also: Motorola bypass FRP

How to remove password in locked Android phone via Android Unlocker

Appgeeker Android Unlocker has been a long-time favorite for unlocking Android screen locks, and it got a major upgrade in recent version: it can now bypass Google FRP lock. This ingenious app is perfect for quick screen lock removing, no matter you forgot the password, PIN, password, fingerprint, or even facial recognition.

If you can't get into your Android phone because you have forgotten the password, install this app on your computer and follow these steps to remove password from the phone.

Step 1. Open Android Unlocker on your computer, choose "Remove Screen Password" to go on.

Step 2. The next screen will ask you to choose what brand you want to remove password for. The app support almost all Android phone brands.

Step 3. Now, connect your device into the computer and wait several seconds while the app detects your phone. If fails, check "The device is connected but cannot be recognized" to fix it.

Step 4. Press the "Remove Now" button.

That's it! You will wait a few minutes until your Android phone has been reset completely. When you see a Hello screen, disconnect the device from your computer.

Removing a password from a phone with Android Unlocker is easy and quick even if the device is locked. Note, though, that the process will delete everything off the phone and restore to it factory settings.

See also: How to unlock tablet when you forgot password

How to remove password you forgot on Android using Recovery mode

You can also access recovery mode and reset your Android phone to get in when you have forgotten the password. The method you use to boot into recovery mode will differ, depending on the model you own and the version of Android it's running. After the reset, your phone is restored to its factory states, and your data and passwords are removed forever.

Here's how to use Recovery mode to remove screen lock in Android phone without password.

1. Turn your Android off completely. If you forget your password or PIN and can't verify your identity to power it off, wait until the batter life runs out.

2. Connect the device to computer if the device runs Android 11 or later.

3. Boot the Android phone from Recovery mode. Generally, you will use Volume Up (or Down) + Power buttons combination.

We suggest checking the link above carefully or looking for your device on the vendor's website for exact instructions.

4. Once you're in Recovery menu screen, use either the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select Wipe data/factory reset or Delete all user data, then press the Power button to select it.

5. Select Factory data reset or Yes -- delete all user data, or similar option.

6. Wait as it resets and restores the Android phone. Time can vary, so be patient.

7. Once the reset process finishes, Select Reboot system now to restart the phone.

Follow the assistant to set your Android phone up like a new one. When you're asked to verify it's you to bypass Google account verification lock, simply sign in to your login information to proceed with the setup.

How to remove password from Samsung phone when you forgot it

If you're Samsung phone owner, you have an additional opportunity to reset your forgotten password from the device through SmartThings Find. You can take advantage of it for your locked Samsung phone as well. Here's what to do.

1. In any web browser, open SmartThings Find webpage, sign in with your Samsung account.

2. Find your Samsung phone in the list of devices and select it.

3. Click Erase data in the opening menu.

4. You'll still need to enter your Samsung account password to verify, but you won't need the phone's screen lock password.

5. Click Erase button to confirm.

After it's erased, the password you forgot is removed, and now you can unlock the phone and use it again.