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   Enter an incorrect PIN or pattern 5 times. If you're using a tablet running Android 4.4 or earlier, you can use a built-in bypass mechanism to unlock your tablet. This was removed in Android 5.0 (Lollipop).

   • This method requires that your tablet currently be connected to a wireless network.

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   Tap the Forgot PIN/pattern/password button. If this button doesn't appear after 5 incorrect attempts, your device does not support this method.

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   Enter your Google address and password. Make sure this is the same Google account that you are signed in with on your tablet.

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   Tap Sign In.

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   Open Gmail on another computer or device. You'll be receiving an email to reset your passcode information.

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   Open the message received from Google. It may be in the Updates tab.

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   Click the link in the email. This will take you to a form to create a new unlock code.

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   Create a new PIN, password, or pattern. This will be your new temporary unlock sequence.

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   Use your new pattern to unlock your device. It may take a few minutes for the tablet to update with the new unlock method.

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    Set a new code. Once you've unlocked the device, set a new code or pattern from the Lock Screen menu in the Settings app.

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   Open a web browser on another computer or device. If you have a Samsung tablet that is signed in with your Samsung account, you can use the Find My Mobile online tool to unlock your screen.

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   Sign in with your Samsung account. You must be signed in on your tablet with a Samsung device, which you were prompted to create when you set up your tablet.

   • If you don't have a Samsung account, you'll need to try one of the other methods in this article.

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   Click Unlock my screen. You'll see this on the left side of the Find My Mobile website.

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   Click Unlock.

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   Wait for your screen to unlock. It may take several minutes for the unlock signal to reach your tablet.

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   Hold the Power button on the tablet. If you can't unlock your device, your only option is to perform a factory reset. This will remove the passcode, but also erase all of the data on your tablet. You'll be able to restore all of your emails, purchases, app downloads, and settings by logging in again after resetting.

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   Tap Power off. This will turn off your Android.

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   Hold the Volume Down button while the tablet is off. You'll be booting into Recovery Mode. The button combination for entering this mode may vary for your device.

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   Press and hold the Power button while holding the Volume Down button. For many devices, this will boot you into the Recovery Mode launcher.

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   Hold both buttons until the Start menu appears. If the Start menu does not appear and your device boots normally, you may need to use a different button combination to enter Recovery Mode. Search online for "recovery mode" + your Android tablet model.

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   Press Volume Down until Recovery mode appears. The Volume Up and Volume Down buttons will cycle through menu options.

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   Press the Power button to select Recovery mode. The Power button will select the highlighted menu option.

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   Select wipe data/factory reset. Use the Volume Down button to highlight it and the Power button to select it.

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   Select Yes. This will begin the reset process, which will delete all of your data.

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    Wait while your device resets. This may take 20-30 minutes.

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    Start the new device setup after the reset. After the tablet finishes resetting, you'll be taken through the setup process that you went through when you purchased it. During this process, you'll be able to log in with your Google account and restore your purchases and settings.

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  What is the button combo for a factory reset on a Samsung tablet?

  With the device off, press and hold the "Volume Up," "Home" and "Power" buttons. Release the buttons when you see the recovery screen and the Samsung logo. Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and select "wipe data / factory reset." Press "Home" to choose the highlighted selection.

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  How do I get past the PIN when I bought a tablet that has a PIN lock?

  Press and hold the power key, tap restart (if you need the PIN to shut off the tablet). And as soon as the screen turns completely off (no screen, no backlighting), then press and hold power, turn the volume up and wait till you see the Android utility screen.

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  How do I factory reset my Android tablet?

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• On many Android devices, there is simply no way to access the device if the screen lock PIN or pattern was forgotten without deleting all of the data. This is a security measure to prevent the theft of your personal data if your tablet is stolen.

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