How do i bypass samsung S4 lock screen?

[Oqerine]

I found one of my old phones, but i forgot the password, can someone please help me with this?

 

[KleinesSinchen]

I found one of my old phones, but i forgot the password, can someone please help me with this?

A phone that initially came with a version earlier than Android 5 shouldn't have factory reset protection (FRP) (unless Samsung implemented that earlier than Google made it mandatory).
It should be possible to factory reset from recovery at the cost of all data of course. Search for FRP before doing such a thing.

Flashing TWRP – voiding Knox warranty (soooo sad… warranty of a 2013 phone void) – should also be a possibility to access the phone. If the phone is not encrypted (possible at old versions, but not likely), you should even be able to access data from custom recovery.

I'm not familiar with any bypasses or details and certainly not an Android expert. Those phones are expensive toys and not serious computers for me and I never got warm with them (even though I tried my best)

Maybe somebody else knows more. Be careful, any destructive step as factory reset cannot be undone.

Good luck!

 

[CraddaPoosta]

I found one of my old phones, but i forgot the password, can someone please help me with this?

I would check XDA first, but with a phone that old, I wouldn't expect much support.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

I would check XDA first, but with a phone that old, I wouldn't expect much support.

From just lurking at XDA Developers, I got the impression that they don't like questions of that kind. If indeed a form of FRP is implemented, they won't tolerate discussions about this ("FRP bypass= thief wanting to use/sell a stolen phone"… yeah, makes zero sense for that old phone).
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Lock screen bypasses might exist for old versions. Worth trying if ADB debugging is enabled.

 

[CraddaPoosta]

From just lurking at XDA Developers, I got the impression that they don't like questions of that kind. If indeed a form of FRP is implemented, they won't tolerate discussions about this ("FRP bypass= thief wanting to use/sell a stolen phone"… yeah, makes zero sense for that old phone).
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Lock screen bypasses might exist for old versions. Worth trying if ADB debugging is enabled.

Not kidding, I suspected the same thing. EVERYONE who hears someone ask if they can unlock a phone is going to think the same thing. I get it that it's an older phone, but most modders are on the Light Side of the Force and are suspicious. Same thing here.

 

[JaapDaniels]

Factory reset, (c)fw reflash is an option...
But both will delete all your personal files.
And there might be more options , but as long as there's no prove of ownership none will do it.

 

[AmandaRose]

There is a few options available for you to get it unlocked.​

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Unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 by Answering Google Security Questions​

If you have security questions set during under your Google account security, then you will be able to unlock your device by answering these questions.
Step 1: After multiple wrong attempts, you will get “Forgot Pattern” or “Forgot PIN/Password” option.
Step 2: Tap on it, and then select “Answer Questions” option.


Step 3: You will be presented with your Google security questions which you have added in your account. Answer them accordingly.
Step 4: If you answer the security questions correctly, you Samsung Galaxy S4 will unlock.
Step 5: After successful unlock, you will be asked to create new PIN, Password or Pattern Lock for your Samsung Galaxy S4.

Unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 Using your Gmail Account​

To unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 using your Gmail account, follow below-mentioned steps:



Step 1: After multiple wrong attempts, you will get “Forgot Pattern” or “Forgot PIN/Password” option.

Step 2: Login with your Google (Gmail) account by entering its details such as username/password.

Step 3: Once you are logged in successfully, your smartphone will be unlocked.

Hard Reset (Factory Reset) Samsung Galaxy S4 to Unlock​

If none of the aforementioned methods works in your case, unfortunately, you are left with only option of doing factory reset/hard reset on your Samsung Galaxy S4. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn Off your Samsung Galaxy S4.
Step 2: Now turn it ON by pressing “Power + Volume Up button” combinations for few seconds until you see Samsung Galaxy S4 logo on the screen.


Step 3: Select “Yes” option to factory data reset message.
Please note that hard resetting will erase all the data and settings on your Samsung Galaxy S4.

Unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 Using Googe Find My Device​

While you may be able to unlock your Samsung Galaxy S4 using Google Find My Device, this method will erase all the data on your phone.

Here’s how you can do so:



Step 1: Open Google find my device and sign in with your Google account.


https://www.google.com/android/find?u=0

Step 2: After successful login, you need to select “Erase device” option followed by “Erase all data”.

Step 3: As soon as you hit “Erase” button, the data deletion on your Android device will begin.