If you forgot your password to your Samsung Galaxy S20 or S21, it can be removed, but all the data will be lost.
A factory data reset can be done, which sets the phone back to its original state, with any data on the phone deleted.
If you do not need the data, then this can be a good option.
If you do need the data, then another option will need to be found.
Basically, only use this method if you do not need the phone numbers, text, pictures, or any other data on the Android smartphone.
As a last resort, this is a great option to get your phone turned back on without a lot of hassle.
If your phone’s battery is low, you will want to make sure to plug it in, or you won’t be able to complete the reset.
How to Factory Reset a Samsung Galaxy S20 or S21 Without a Password
- Hold down the Volume Down Button and the Power Button at the same time untill the phone turns off.
- Continue to hold for 10 seconds.
- You can release both buttons once you see the Samsung Logo.
- In the Android Recovery mode use the volume buttons to go down to Wipe data/factory reset and select it using the power button.
- Using the volume buttons go down to Factory data reset and select it using the power button.
- Wait until you see Data wipe complete.
- Select Reboot system now using the power button.
- The smartphone will reboot and will be ready to be used as when new.
Summary
If you forgot your password to your Samsung Galaxy S20 or S21, it could be set back to its original state as when new by doing a factory data reset.
A factory data reset will delete all data on the phone, so it may not be the best option if there is information that is needed.
You can factory reset your phone; keep in mind by doing the factory reset, you will lose all information and data on the phone.
If you have a backup of your phone’s data, it can be restored back to the phone.
Likewise, a Google or Samsung account will also often have the information.