Remove Screen Lock Samsung – How to Fix It

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If you are locked out of your Samsung phone due to a forgotten password, PIN, or pattern, there are several ways to regain access. This guide covers different methods to remove the screen lock and use your phone again.

Unlock Samsung Using Find My Mobile

Samsung’s Find My Mobile allows you to remotely remove the screen lock if your phone is linked to a Samsung account.

Steps to Unlock via Find My Mobile
  1. Go to Find My Mobile on a computer or another device
  2. Sign in with your Samsung account
  3. Select your locked Samsung device from the list
  4. Click Unlock and confirm with your Samsung account password
  5. Wait for the process to complete, then access your phone without a lock screen

This method works only if Find My Mobile is enabled on your Samsung phone.

Unlock Samsung Using Google’s Find My Device

If your Samsung phone is linked to a Google account, you can erase it remotely to remove the screen lock.

Steps to Unlock via Google Find My Device
  1. Go to Google Find My Device
  2. Sign in with the Google account linked to your Samsung phone
  3. Select your locked device
  4. Click Erase Device and confirm
  5. The phone will reset, removing the screen lock

This method erases all data on your phone. If you have a backup, you can restore it after the reset.

Remove Screen Lock Using Samsung Smart Switch (If Backed Up)

If you have previously backed up your phone using Samsung Smart Switch, you can restore your device to factory settings to remove the screen lock.

Steps to Reset with Smart Switch
  1. Connect your Samsung phone to a computer with Smart Switch installed
  2. Select your device and choose Restore
  3. Wait for the process to complete and set up the phone again

Use Safe Mode to Disable Third-Party Lock Apps

If your screen lock is caused by a third-party app, you can use Safe Mode to disable it.

Steps to Boot into Safe Mode
  1. Press and hold the Power button
  2. Tap and hold Power off until Safe Mode appears
  3. Tap Safe Mode to restart the phone
  4. Once in Safe Mode, uninstall any third-party lock apps
  5. Restart the phone normally to remove the screen lock

Use Recovery Mode to Factory Reset the Phone

If other methods fail, you can factory reset your Samsung phone using Recovery Mode. This removes the screen lock but also deletes all data.

Steps to Reset Samsung Phone via Recovery Mode
  1. Turn off the Samsung phone
  2. Press and hold Volume Up + Power button + Home button (or Bixby button on newer models) until the Samsung logo appears
  3. Use Volume buttons to navigate and select Wipe data/factory reset
  4. Press the Power button to confirm
  5. Select Yes and wait for the reset to complete
  6. Reboot the phone and set it up as new

Use ADB to Remove Screen Lock (For USB Debugging Enabled)

If USB debugging is enabled, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to remove the lock screen without losing data.

Steps to Unlock Samsung with ADB
  1. Connect the phone to a computer via USB
  2. Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux)
  3. Type the following command and press Enter: 
    adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
  4. Restart the phone, and the lock screen should be removed

This method works only if USB debugging is enabled before getting locked out.

Use Third-Party Unlock Tools

Several third-party tools claim to remove the Samsung screen lock. Some of the most commonly used tools include:

  • Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock (Android)
  • Tenorshare 4uKey for Android
  • iMyFone LockWiper (Android)

These tools should be used with caution and only if other official methods do not work.

Prevent Future Lockouts

To avoid getting locked out of your Samsung phone in the future:

  • Enable Find My Mobile and Google Find My Device
  • Use biometric unlock options like Face Recognition or Fingerprint
  • Regularly back up your data using Samsung Cloud or Smart Switch
  • Store your password, PIN, or pattern in a secure place