Can someone recover data on my phone after a factory reset?

Yes. Even if you perform a factory reset on your phone, it is possible to recover your data with professional phone recovery software. Therefore, you have to overwrite your device with photos and files after a factory reset.

When do you need to factory reset your phone?

The scenarios that you should factory reset your phone include: Before you hand down your phone. Before you sell your phone on a second-hand market. When you want to erase and protect your private files and photos.

How to factory reset my Nokia phone with the password?

Unlock your phone with the password, open the Impostazioni app e vai a Sistema , Avanzate , e Reset options . Then tap Erase all data and enter your password again if prompted.

How to Factory Reset an Android Phone When It is Locked

Samuele Spenser pubblicato su Ottobre 17, 2024Sblocca AndroidLettura di 3 minuti

"I have an old phone and I want to sell it now, but I forgot the password, is it possible to reset an Android phone when it is locked?" Resetting a phone erases all data, apps, accounts, and settings from the device. There is a built-in reset option in the Settings app on each device; however, it is unavailable when you forgot your password. This guide tells you how to reset a locked Android phone or tablet with 4 methods.

In questo articolo:

Part 1: How to Reset Locked Android Phone via Find My Device
Part 2: How to Reset a Locked Phone in Recovery Mode
Part 3: How to Reset Samsung Phone with Find My Mobile
Part 4: How to Reset Any Locked Phone
Part 5: FAQs of Resetting Android Phone When Locked

Part 1: How to Reset Locked Android Phone via Find My Device

Google's Find My Device feature is able to factory reset an Android phone or tablet when it is locked. Moreover, it can do the job on another Android phone or in a web browser on a computer.

Prerequisiti:

1. You have set up Trova il mio dispositivo on your locked phone.

2. You have added a Google account on your device.

3. Your locked phone is connecting to an internet connection.

Sul Web

Passo 1

Visit Google's Find My Device website in your browser. Sign in to your Google account.

Passo 2

Choose your locked phone at the top left side, and then click the CANCELLARE IL DISPOSITIVO button on the left sidebar.

Passaggio 3

Clic CANCELLARE again on the alert dialog to confirm the action.

Su un altro telefono

Passo 1

Open the Find My Device app on an accessible phone. You can download it from the Play Store for free. Log in to the associated Google account.

Passo 2

Choose your locked phone, and tap the CANCELLARE pulsante.

Passaggio 3

Premere CANCELLARE di nuovo nella finestra di dialogo pop-up.

Part 2: How to Reset a Locked Phone in Recovery Mode

The Recovery Mode is a special mode for Android devices to perform system updates, factory reset, or install custom ROM. It does not require extra software or hardware or setup on your device.

Passo 1

To reset a phone that is locked, such as an LG phone, power off your device. Then press the Volume basso + Potenza buttons at the same time until it enters the Fastboot Mode. Long press the Volume basso pulsante per accedere al Modalità di recupero.

Nota:

The button combination is different depending on your phone brand and model. You can contact your manufacturer to get it.

Passo 2

Scroll to the Cancella i dati / impostazioni di fabbrica option with your volume buttons, and select it by hitting the Potenza pulsante.

Passaggio 3

Quindi seleziona sì to confirm your decision and begin factory resetting.

Passaggio 4

When it is done, scroll to Riavvia il sistema ora, and select it to boot into the standard Android screen.

Part 3: How to Reset Samsung Phone with Find My Mobile

If you intend to ripristinare le impostazioni di fabbrica di un telefono Samsung senza la password, you have another option, Find My Mobile. It is a website to manage your Samsung device on a computer. If you have set up Find My Mobile on your locked phone, follow the steps below to reset it.

Passo 1

Visit Samsung's Find My Mobile website in your browser, and log in to your Samsung account.

Passo 2

Select the locked Samsung device under the Il mio dispositivo section if you have multiple phones under the same account.

Passaggio 3

After Samsung tracks your phone, it will appear on the map with a toolbox. Click the Cancella i dati opzione.

Passaggio 4

When prompted, input your Samsung ID password again, and confirm factory reset.

Passaggio 5

Wait for the process to finish, and disconnect your phone.

Part 4: How to Reset Any Locked Phone

Another way to factory reset an Android phone or tablet that is locked is using third-party unlock software, such as iMyFone LockWiper (Android). It is available to a wide range of Android devices. Moreover, the user-friendly design makes it a good choice for beginners.

Main Features of Android Unlock Software

1. Factory reset locked Android devices within a few minutes.

2. Remove and bypass the screen lock when factory resetting.

3. Include bonus features like Google FRP removal.

4. Support over 6,000 Android models.

Here are the steps to reset a locked Android phone without a password:

Passo 1

Launch the Android screen unlock software after you install it on your PC. Choose the Rimuovi il blocco schermo option in the home interface, click the Rimuovi il blocco schermo button, and press the Inizio pulsante.

Passo 2

Connect your phone to your PC with a compatible USB cable. Once your device is recognized, the software will read the device information. Check and confirm whether all the information is correct. Otherwise, you need to correct it manually.

Passaggio 3

Una volta che sei pronto, fai clic su Inizia a sbloccare button to begin downloading the necessary data package. When it is done, the software will bring your device to the factory status. During the process, make sure to keep your phone connected to your PC.

Domande frequenti.

Can someone recover data on my phone after a factory reset?

Yes. Even if you perform a factory reset on your phone, it is possible to recover your data with professional phone recovery software. Therefore, you have to overwrite your device with photos and files after a factory reset.
When do you need to factory reset your phone?

The scenarios that you should factory reset your phone include:
Before you hand down your phone.
Before you sell your phone on a second-hand market.
When you want to erase and protect your private files and photos.
How to factory reset my Nokia phone with the password?

Unlock your phone with the password, open the Impostazioni app e vai a Sistema, Avanzate, e Reset options. Then tap Erase all data and enter your password again if prompted.

Conclusione

Questa guida ha dimostrato how to reset an Android phone that is locked. Find My Device and Samsung's Find My Mobile are available if you have set them up on your device. The Recovery Mode is available to all Android devices. Third-party unlock software is suitable for beginners and any Android devices. If you have other questions about this topic, please feel free to leave your message below this post.

Samuele Spenser

Samuel Spenser, un editore senior di imyPass, è un esperto di sblocco e recupero delle password. Ha più di 3 anni di esperienza nella scrittura di tutorial sul recupero della password per Windows.