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5.1 Sign in loop. After email verification I am sent back to "Select wifi network"

5.1 Sign in loop. After email verification I am sent back to "Select wifi network"
Im on 5.1. When my phone boots up to the welcome screen I click "English", this sends me to sign in to my wifi, I do. Then it asks me to sign in to my email address this is what it says, "Verify your account", "This device was reset. To continue sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device." I sign in with my Google account and my password, it then takes me to "By signing in you agree to the, blah blah. I click "ACCEPT" The screen says "Checking Info..." THEN THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. It takes me back to "Select Wifi network". Its like a loop. I have tried other Google email I have but same thing. I have wiped cache, factory reset and this is the same thing all the time. I am lost. Please help. Any ideas would be very welcome.

Same is the case here!
brie987 said:
Im on 5.1. When my phone boots up to the welcome screen I click "English", this sends me to sign in to my wifi, I do. Then it asks me to sign in to my email address this is what it says, "Verify your account", "This device was reset. To continue sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device." I sign in with my Google account and my password, it then takes me to "By signing in you agree to the, blah blah. I click "ACCEPT" The screen says "Checking Info..." THEN THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. It takes me back to "Select Wifi network". Its like a loop. I have tried other Google email I have but same thing. I have wiped cache, factory reset and this is the same thing all the time. I am lost. Please help. Any ideas would be very welcome.
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I am facing the exact problem described by you on my Google Nexus 6. The reason being OEM unlock is switched off from inside and there is no option to turn it on again, without which flashing the bootloader is not possible.
I am still waiting for someone to reply or help with solution. Thanks for any help!

brie987 said:
Im on 5.1. When my phone boots up to the welcome screen I click "English", this sends me to sign in to my wifi, I do. Then it asks me to sign in to my email address this is what it says, "Verify your account", "This device was reset. To continue sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device." I sign in with my Google account and my password, it then takes me to "By signing in you agree to the, blah blah. I click "ACCEPT" The screen says "Checking Info..." THEN THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. It takes me back to "Select Wifi network". Its like a loop. I have tried other Google email I have but same thing. I have wiped cache, factory reset and this is the same thing all the time. I am lost. Please help. Any ideas would be very welcome.
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How did you update? OTA or factory IMG? Is your bootloader unlocked?

Had this problem as well over the weekend.
Whatever you do don't factory reset your N6 (or any other phone with 5.1 Device Protection) if you've changed your Google password within 72hrs. I found this out the hard way....
Important: If you reset your Google account password and need to do a factory reset, you need to wait 72 hours after changing your password to reset your device. For security purposes, you can't use an account if the password was changed within 72 hours to set up the device after reset.
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Full page here.
I made this mistake and got stuck in a loop during setup on the N6. It would get past the WiFi setup, move to the account verification screens (gmail email then password) and loop back to the WiFi setup again. For the life of me I couldn't figure out why. Finally called Google support and after 30min was told I needed to wait 72hrs to try to reactivate the phone because I had reset my Google password less than 72hrs prior to factory resetting it.
Hopefully this will shed some light on the issue.
Posted here as well: Android Central Nexus 6 Forums

So that's it. I literally have to wait? I need my phone now.

BeerOnTap said:
So that's it. I literally have to wait? I need my phone now.
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You have to wait. Or get another phone.

cam30era said:
You have to wait. Or get another phone.
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Lesson learned
Going forward, if I had a nandroid backup, and flashed it, I would be good right?
---------- Post added at 05:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:40 PM ----------
According to my Google account, I last changed my password on April 6th, at 11:46pm.
So with the 72 hour rule, at 11:46pm tonight, I should be able to log it, right?
(I just had to go flashing a new ROM lol)

brie987 said:
Im on 5.1. When my phone boots up to the welcome screen I click "English", this sends me to sign in to my wifi, I do. Then it asks me to sign in to my email address this is what it says, "Verify your account", "This device was reset. To continue sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device." I sign in with my Google account and my password, it then takes me to "By signing in you agree to the, blah blah. I click "ACCEPT" The screen says "Checking Info..." THEN THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. It takes me back to "Select Wifi network". Its like a loop. I have tried other Google email I have but same thing. I have wiped cache, factory reset and this is the same thing all the time. I am lost. Please help. Any ideas would be very welcome.
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//delete

BeerOnTap said:
According to my Google account, I last changed my password on April 6th, at 11:46pm.
So with the 72 hour rule, at 11:46pm tonight, I should be able to log it, right?
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Yes

Yes. I had no issues activating my N6 using my Google account once the 72hrs had past.

I just purchased my N6 from someone off Ebay and am getting this message. I have no clue whether the guy changed his password or not and he is not responding to any emails. He shipped it on Friday afternoon and it is now Tuesday - should be past the 72 hour mark. Any other ideas how to fix?

PatimusXPrime said:
I just purchased my N6 from someone off Ebay and am getting this message. I have no clue whether the guy changed his password or not and he is not responding to any emails. He shipped it on Friday afternoon and it is now Tuesday - should be past the 72 hour mark. Any other ideas how to fix?
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I remember seeing something about this, but I'm not 100% positive. As I remember, on 5.1 after a factory reset, if device protection was enabled the owner has to sign in again and disable all security. If he failed to do this, then he will need to supply you with his user name and password for his Google account (good luck!), or you'll have to return the phone to him, and he'll have to deal with it.

PatimusXPrime said:
I just purchased my N6 from someone off Ebay and am getting this message. I have no clue whether the guy changed his password or not and he is not responding to any emails. He shipped it on Friday afternoon and it is now Tuesday - should be past the 72 hour mark. Any other ideas how to fix?
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If you haven't already, open a claim with eBay first. By doing that, the seller has to respond.

Terrific!!! :/ will do thanks.

PatimusXPrime said:
Terrific!!! :/ will do thanks.
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No problem. Definitely protect the money you spent first! That's what buyer protection is for.

Since i just got it, ebay resolution cases don't take effect yet. I did send him an email (through ebay) explaining and pretty much demanding this information. Kinda annoyed at the fact that i have this sitting around on my desk and i can't even play!! Lol

PatimusXPrime said:
Since i just got it, ebay resolution cases don't take effect yet. I did send him an email (through ebay) explaining and pretty much demanding this information. Kinda annoyed at the fact that i have this sitting around on my desk and i can't even play!! Lol
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I know, that's a huge bummer! I do recommend that you don't try to do anything yet though. If it turns out that you can't get past the sign in error, the seller will have to refund you. You purchased a device that was supposed to be working, right? So, you are not responsible. In the time you're waiting, you can keep checking, in case the password reset does go through.

That's exactly my plan. This guy has been less than responsive via ebay email so let's hope for the best here. Thanks for such a quick reply, too. I was freaking out over here

Evolution_Freak said:
If you haven't already, open a claim with eBay first. By doing that, the seller has to respond.
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PatimusXPrime said:
Terrific!!! :/ will do thanks.
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On eBay you need to attempt to contact and resolve with seller 1st before you can open a claim or dispute.

cam30era said:
On eBay you need to attempt to contact and resolve with seller 1st before you can open a claim or dispute.
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I had forgotten what the time limit was, being I haven't had an issue with eBay in a long time. OP had stated that he had tried to contact and the seller didn't respond, that's why I suggested the claim. The sooner he gets the resolution center involved, the better.

Weird device protection behaviour | Rendered unusable

I recently flashed LMY47E factory images over the LMY47D build.
At the setup after i connect to my WiFi it says
"This device was reset. To continue, sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device"
I have tried logging in several times and it just wont go to the next page. It loops back and again goes to the WiFi screen.
I reflashed the LMY47D build but no luck same issue .
I login into the exact same google account i was using and it loops back to the wifi screen.
I do have an unlocked bootloader and the password to my google account was changed earlier this morning.

@paranoidaditya,
That's pretty strange. I flashed D. Then E, a few days later, to see if there was any difference (not for me). Then back to D. Without any problems.
I'm grasping for straws here, but your recent change of password might be related?? I saw a post from @efrant a day or two ago that included some of the specifics from Google about unlocking and relocking bootloader.
The only other thing I could take a guess at is two factor sign in, if you have it enabled?

cam30era said:
@paranoidaditya,
That's pretty strange. I flashed D. Then E, a few days later, to see if there was any difference (not for me). Then back to D. Without any problems.
I'm grasping for straws here, but your recent change of password might be related?? I saw a post from @efrant a day or two ago that included some of the specifics from Google about unlocking and relocking bootloader.
The only other thing I could take a guess at is two factor sign in, if you have it enabled?
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I am not using the 2 step verification and the bootloader is unlocked since the day i got the device back in January .
Most probably its related to the password change I guess.
I read an article last week on android police which said if the password is changed then there will be 3 day period in which google will keep something disabled and i am not able to recall what it was
*Update*
Found it
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...evice-protection-feature-and-how-do-i-use-it/
"This is obviously a worst-case scenario, but Google does give you some protection here. The moment your Google account password is changed, Device Protection starts a 72-hour timer on your protected device. For that 72 hours, if the device is wiped, the account in question cannot be used to sign into / unlock the phone. "
Sucks I cannot use it for 3 days

paranoidaditya said:
I read an article last week on android police which said if the password is changed then there will be 3 day period in which google will keep something disabled and i am not able to recall what it was
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Yes, that's the same thing that @efrant posted. Here are the specifics, that may be related to your situation:
"Important: If you reset your Google account password and need to do a factory reset, you need to wait 72 hours after changing your password to reset your device. For security purposes, you can't use an account if the password was changed within 72 hours to set up the device after reset."

paranoidaditya said:
"This is obviously a worst-case scenario, but Google does give you some protection here. The moment your Google account password is changed, Device Protection starts a 72-hour timer on your protected device. For that 72 hours, if the device is wiped, the account in question cannot be used to sign into / unlock the phone. "
Sucks I cannot use it for 3 days
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I changed my password today. Looks like I'm out of commission for the weekend :crying:

it happened to me. just made a google account with 5.1.1 but in next 3 hours, i flashed it, without remembering the username. but i do remember the password. any suggestions ??

kanded said:
it happened to me. just made a google account with 5.1.1 but in next 3 hours, i flashed it, without remembering the username. but i do remember the password. any suggestions ??
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Username should be email address, no?

I had this happen luckly I did a system backup in TWRP and if i restore my system in TWRP it just puts it back to the way it was before I flashed the new rom. ALWAYS DO A BACKUP!!

Skinner7777 said:
I had this happen luckly I did a system backup in TWRP and if i restore my system in TWRP it just puts it back to the way it was before I flashed the new rom. ALWAYS DO A BACKUP!!
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Enable "OEM unlocking" in Developer options. Device protection is disabled that way (also when flashing new roms. this settings is kept enabled)

how to remove google lock before selling phone

I want to know how to prevent google account lock before i sell my phone

reinaldistic said:
I want to know how to prevent google account lock before i sell my phone
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step-by-step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-properly-prepare-nexus-6-resale-t3104504

Run a fastboot oem unlock on it, followed by a factory reset.
And hand it over in an unlocked state.
There is not a bloody thing google can do if its unlocked.

doitright said:
Run a fastboot oem unlock on it, followed by a factory reset.
And hand it over in an unlocked state.
There is not a bloody thing google can do if its unlocked.
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You have to remove the Google account before the factory reset. If you do not, you will be prompted for your google account password at first boot. Even flashing factory images cannot undo this.
I've seen one person who believed they took it to a "mobile phone repair guy" and managed to bypass the Google account lock, but I've seen no one else confirm a way around it.

danarama said:
You have to remove the Google account before the factory reset. If you do not, you will be prompted for your google account password at first boot. Even flashing factory images cannot undo this.
I've seen one person who believed they took it to a "mobile phone repair guy" and managed to bypass the Google account lock, but I've seen no one else confirm a way around it.
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There are at least 2 ways around it... 1 is reasonably obvious if you read up on its implementation... The other I haven't tested personally.

scryan said:
There are at least 2 ways around it... 1 is reasonably obvious if you read up on its implementation... The other I haven't tested personally.
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I think my point should be "remove the google account before resetting the device"

danarama said:
You have to remove the Google account before the factory reset. If you do not, you will be prompted for your google account password at first boot. Even flashing factory images cannot undo this.
I've seen one person who believed they took it to a "mobile phone repair guy" and managed to bypass the Google account lock, but I've seen no one else confirm a way around it.
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DId you read the part where I said to UNLOCK it?
Let me repeat then;
STEP 1: UNLOCK
Step 2: factory reset.
Step 3: sell.

doitright said:
DId you read the part where I said to UNLOCK it?
Let me repeat then;
STEP 1: UNLOCK
Step 2: factory reset.
Step 3: sell.
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if you just factory reset it, itll ask you for the password when you boot up. you HAVE TO remove it, period.

doitright said:
DId you read the part where I said to UNLOCK it?
Let me repeat then;
STEP 1: UNLOCK
Step 2: factory reset.
Step 3: sell.
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Haha, I love the way you have such an attitude when you think you're right and someone got something wrong or missed something. It's even funnier when you're the one who is wrong. That said, it is not endearing at all!
Let me break it down for you in simple terms. If you do not remove the google account before a factory reset, the first boot will ask for the google credentials, even if you are unlocked. Even flashing a factory image cannot get around this.
May there be some secret way to bypass this? Yes, there may be BUT that is NOT an acceptable way to sell a phone. I know you have these strange, ridiculous quirks like "If they can't compile it themselves then they are not worthy", but it is not acceptable to purposely neglect to prepare the device for sale by removing the google account first with the attitude of "Well if they cannot bypass Google's security features, they are not worthy". If you're selling a device as working order, unlocking it is not sufficient. Just remove the account, alright?!

danarama said:
I think my point should be "remove the google account before resetting the device"
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I forgot to do it on phone but did reset all , but i logged into computer my devices removed, will that be ok??

I agree with @danarama . Was facing that issue.
- sign out of Google account in phone & remove any pin/pass/fingerprint (I didn't have any)
- Factory Reset
- Sold (Few days back)

HELP : Phone asking for PIN instead of Fingerprints after MarshMallow update.

Hi,
I'm in need of help urgently!
Last week I had updated my Note 5 to MarshMallow and it was working fine. I remember the phone had never been off or restarted after the update until today when the battery ran out. Connected to charger and when I turned on the mobile it showed this message :
"Enter PIN instead of using fingerprint recognition after restarting device to protect fingerprints"
Now I've been unlocking screen using fingerprints from the time I got this phone. Unfortunately, I forgot the PIN and now I can't use fingerprints to unlock the screen. After a few failed attempts the wait time keeps increasing and now it has reached 30 minutes.
Is there anyway I can unlock my phone?
Please help ASAP!

Login into this website using your Samsung account
findmymobile.samsung.com/mindex.jsp
Find "Unlock my device" section
And make sure your device is connected to the internet then unlock you device

GreenXSI said:
Hi,
I'm in need of help urgently!
Last week I had updated my Note 5 to MarshMallow and it was working fine. I remember the phone had never been off or restarted after the update until today when the battery ran out. Connected to charger and when I turned on the mobile it showed this message :
"Enter PIN instead of using fingerprint recognition after restarting device to protect fingerprints"
Now I've been unlocking screen using fingerprints from the time I got this phone. Unfortunately, I forgot the PIN and now I can't use fingerprints to unlock the screen. After a few failed attempts the wait time keeps increasing and now it has reached 30 minutes.
Is there anyway I can unlock my phone?
Please help ASAP!
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On the MM build, after a reboot you have to use the pin but subsequent times will be fingerprint, I have no idea why they did this. Sorry that happened to you, I have no idea how to get around that other than to keep searching, someone else had had that happen I'm sure.

Yep, I'm screwed, too...
I even kept a list of every iteration of PIN numbers I would ever use (they are generated by an algorithm). I have tried every one - and I am still locked out - with 60 minutes in between tries!
I have very, very important legal documents, notes, and recordings on my phone that I didn't get to backup yet. Unfortunately, most backups do not "dig" well enough under App directories to get all files generated by all Apps. So sad...
And "No", I can't access any sdcard or SIM bc it's an S6 edge+, and they are all locked into the case! The supposed Samsung "unlock" feature does not work, though it says it does.
Dying here! HELP...

Douglas333 said:
Yep, I'm screwed, too...
I even kept a list of every iteration of PIN numbers I would ever use (they are generated by an algorithm). I have tried every one - and I am still locked out - with 60 minutes in between tries!
I have very, very important legal documents, notes, and recordings on my phone that I didn't get to backup yet. Unfortunately, most backups do not "dig" well enough under App directories to get all files generated by all Apps. So sad...
And "No", I can't access any sdcard or SIM bc it's an S6 edge+, and they are all locked into the case! The supposed Samsung "unlock" feature does not work, though it says it does.
Dying here! HELP...
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You're screwed really and this is why a lot of devs on here say to make backups! Your only option at this point is a firmware reinstall..

Rats! Catch 22...
MrMike2182 said:
You're screwed really and this is why a lot of devs on here say to make backups! Your only option at this point is a firmware reinstall..
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But without root, I can't find a backup that will catch all the files well nested under App directories. With root, there are too many "gotchas" nowadays.
Besides, I know I have tried every PIN I would have ever set - so this MM "PIN" is a joke! There should have been a warning, as this is a serious disruption of service.
Wiping is just not an option - I have files created Friday, before the Upgrade, which would not have gotten backed up anyway. Besides, No update should block data access. One of you Gurus can't think of a workaround or push Samsung or Google for a fix? I'm thinking more like "Class Action Lawsuit" for disrupting normal access to my data and my lawsuit...
Anyone else that pissed?

Douglas333 said:
But without root, I can't find a backup that will catch all the files well nested under App directories. With root, there are too many "gotchas" nowadays.
Besides, I know I have tried every PIN I would have ever set - so this MM "PIN" is a joke! There should have been a warning, as this is a serious disruption of service.
Wiping is just not an option - I have files created Friday, before the Upgrade, which would not have gotten backed up anyway. Besides, No update should block data access. One of you Gurus can't think of a workaround or push Samsung or Google for a fix? I'm thinking more like "Class Action Lawsuit" for disrupting normal access to my data and my lawsuit...
Anyone else that pissed?
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You need to learn to "manually" back your stuff up yourself and don't rely on any programs/apps to do it...
There's seriously nothing the dev community could do because for 1 it's not the right way to go about this because if someone's phone is stolen or whatever basically they'd be able to come to XDA-Developers and find a way around the phone being locked for 2 that's definitely not what devs do, we don't look for ways to break into a phone or circumvent the security. You should have backed up anything you knew was important, simple as that .. You need to factory reset at this point. Sorry.

Question i just changed my pattern lock on my s21 ultra and forgot it. help please!

omg.
my friend just seen my pattern when i unlocked my phone so i decided to change my pattern (it had been a real long time since i changed it anyway) so i did it.
i cant remember what i changed it to.
i actually changed it 2x but the first pattern i thought was too easy so i changed it again.
i didnt make it any harder as in more dots to complete the pattern but hard enough i dont remember it.
im on a s21 ultra of course.
is there a limit on how many failed attempts i can do?
so far i think im under 10 but it does make me wait 30secs alot.
if there is an unlimited amount i think i will guess it but if there is a finite i dont want to mess it up and do a factory reset or erase.
i have alot of my grandbabies pics and videos on there.
if there is a way to bypass it please tell me.
i know my google acct on computer etc... thats not a problem and that is the same acct on my phone.

en11gma said:
omg.
my friend just seen my pattern when i unlocked my phone so i decided to change my pattern (it had been a real long time since i changed it anyway) so i did it.
i cant remember what i changed it to.
i actually changed it 2x but the first pattern i thought was too easy so i changed it again.
i didnt make it any harder as in more dots to complete the pattern but hard enough i dont remember it.
im on a s21 ultra of course.
is there a limit on how many failed attempts i can do?
so far i think im under 10 but it does make me wait 30secs alot.
if there is an unlimited amount i think i will guess it but if there is a finite i dont want to mess it up and do a factory reset or erase.
i have alot of my grandbabies pics and videos on there.
if there is a way to bypass it please tell me.
i know my google acct on computer etc... thats not a problem and that is the same acct on my phone.
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Do you have a Samsung account on it?

Kenora_I said:
Do you have a Samsung account on it?
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i not sure. i think i might have but i think i deleted it but it keeps asking me to same my passwords to samsung and i keep hitting never.

unless you have an unlocked bootloader I don't know that there's anything that can be done. I would just get them all wrong at this point and see if it let's you reset it with a good account. If you BL is unlocked you could boot into a custom recovery and wipe the security file.

en11gma said:
i not sure. i think i might have but i think i deleted it but it keeps asking me to same my passwords to samsung and i keep hitting never.
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Can only be done if you have find my device enabled and have an active internet connection in the phone tho
Step 1. Open the internet browser on your notebook and input the following website
address: https://findmymobile.samsung.com, click on the Sign in button and input your login credentials of your Samsung account, then click on Sign in button once more.
image to login to find my mobile web page
Step 2. The mobile device registered under your Samsung account will appear on the right-side of the screen. If you have multiple devices registered under the same Samsung account, make sure you select the device that needs to be remotely unlocked. Refer to the image below and click on the Unlock icon to unlock your device.
image after login to find my mobile web page
Step 3. Once you click on Unlock, a pop-up window will appear asking to verify the password of your Samsung account. After you input your password, click on the NEXT button, the pop-up window will automatically close and another pop-up window will appear with the result of remotely unlocking your device

orangekid said:
unless you have an unlocked bootloader I don't know that there's anything that can be done. I would just get them all wrong at this point and see if it let's you reset it with a good account. If you BL is unlocked you could boot into a custom recovery and wipe the security file.
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i just logged into my samsung account and it says i have no linked devices.
grrrr
is there a limit before it factory reset my phone

Kenora_I said:
Can only be done if you have find my device enabled and have an active internet connection in the phone tho
Step 1. Open the internet browser on your notebook and input the following website
address: https://findmymobile.samsung.com, click on the Sign in button and input your login credentials of your Samsung account, then click on Sign in button once more.
image to login to find my mobile web page
Step 2. The mobile device registered under your Samsung account will appear on the right-side of the screen. If you have multiple devices registered under the same Samsung account, make sure you select the device that needs to be remotely unlocked. Refer to the image below and click on the Unlock icon to unlock your device.
image after login to find my mobile web page
Step 3. Once you click on Unlock, a pop-up window will appear asking to verify the password of your Samsung account. After you input your password, click on the NEXT button, the pop-up window will automatically close and another pop-up window will appear with the result of remotely unlocking your device
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i have 4 devices in there but not the one im using. crap!
do i have unlimited failed attempts on the pattern unlock?

en11gma said:
i just logged into my samsung account and it says i have no linked devices.
grrrr
is there a limit before it factory reset my phone
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Well, at this point you probably need to reset the phone, as you didn't link your Samsung account.
There actually isn't any way to recover the data Unless you can guess the pattern again.
I don't know if Samsung themselves would unlock the phone if you took it to the support center providing proof that you own the phone, but that could get your data back idk
In my opinion it is worth a try in this case

Kenora_I said:
Well, at this point you probably need to reset the phone, as you didn't link your Samsung account.
There actually isn't any way to recover the data Unless you can guess the pattern again.
I don't know if Samsung themselves would unlock the phone if you took it to the support center providing proof that you own the phone, but that could get your data back idk
In my opinion it is worth a try in this case
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do i have unlimited tries on the pattern unlock or will it erase my data after so many failed attempts?

en11gma said:
do i have unlimited tries on the pattern unlock or will it erase my data after so many failed attempts?
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Depends if you had that option enabled in settings, by default it is disabled

en11gma said:
omg.
my friend just seen my pattern when i unlocked my phone so i decided to change my pattern (it had been a real long time since i changed it anyway) so i did it.
i cant remember what i changed it to.
i actually changed it 2x but the first pattern i thought was too easy so i changed it again.
i didnt make it any harder as in more dots to complete the pattern but hard enough i dont remember it.
im on a s21 ultra of course.
is there a limit on how many failed attempts i can do?
so far i think im under 10 but it does make me wait 30secs alot.
if there is an unlimited amount i think i will guess it but if there is a finite i dont want to mess it up and do a factory reset or erase.
i have alot of my grandbabies pics and videos on there.
if there is a way to bypass it please tell me.
i know my google acct on computer etc... thats not a problem and that is the same acct on my phone.
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Your only solution is too wipe your phone. So take better care next time and chalk this one up to experience

jrkruse said:
Your only solution is too wipe your phone. So take better care next time and chalk this one up to experience
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Samsung might unlock it at their support centers yknow if they have proof of ownership

Kenora_I said:
Depends if you had that option enabled in settings, by default it is disabled
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so how many failed attempts do i get?

en11gma said:
so how many failed attempts do i get?
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Probably 3 then a waiting time, but it's probably more easier to take it to Samsung and get them to unlock it for you, since you own the phone they can do it.

Kenora_I said:
Samsung might unlock it at their support centers…..
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Yea I wouldn’t hold my breath on that happening but good luck

Kenora_I said:
Probably 3 then a waiting time, but it's probably more easier to take it to Samsung and get them to unlock it for you, since you own the phone they can do it.
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i live in the country. i dont think there is a samsung store even in my state. im in iowa in usa

Samsung can't unlock it... pretty sure.
Once you set a lock screen the security is very good, too good. Sleep on it to see if the pattern comes to you... you still remember it.
That failing, suck it up. It may have not been your fault at all, see below.
I never set a screen lock, 2x tap on/off.
Never set a a bios password.
And most importantly never encrypt data backup hdds, etc.
You are the one most likely to get locked out... lesson learned the hard way.
A firmware failure, or external forces beyond your control (high energy particles of cosmic origin can do it*) can put you in a no win situation once you set an eccess password. While if you hadn't you likely wouldn't be locked out. I had a laptop bios lock me out, the password was simple a simple "S" even years latter I remember it... but the bios doesn't!
*this isn't a joke. Flying or being at higher elevations increases the risk. While it is slight when under the protection of the ionosphere it's still a random failure factor. One high energy particle can change the value of a flash memory cell without damaging it. The data however is corrupted unless redundantly backup which is one reason why spacecraft use at least 3 redundant computers.

blackhawk said:
Samsung can't unlock it... pretty sure.
Once you set a lock screen the security is very good, too good. Sleep on it to see if the pattern comes to you... you still remember it.
That failing, suck it up. It may have not been your fault at all, see below.
I never set a screen lock, 2x tap on/off.
Never set a a bios password.
And most importantly never encrypt data backup hdds, etc.
You are the one most likely to get locked out... lesson learned the hard way.
A firmware failure, or external forces beyond your control (high energy particles of cosmic origin can do it*) can put you in a no win situation once you set an eccess password. While if you hadn't you likely wouldn't be locked out. I had a laptop bios lock me out, the password was simple a simple "S" even years latter I remember it... but the bios doesn't!
*this isn't a joke. Flying or being at higher elevations increases the risk. While it is slight when under the protection of the ionosphere it's still a random failure factor. One high energy particle can change the value of a flash memory cell without damaging it. The data however is corrupted unless redundantly backup which is one reason why spacecraft use at least 3 redundant computers.
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omg wut ._.

Even if u hard reset, u will be asked to input your Samsung account and password, anf even with out knowing the pattern you have the option of putting in your PIN.
If you don't know your own PIN code then, something Is wrong!

death365 said:
Even if u hard reset, u will be asked to input your Samsung account and password, anf even with out knowing the pattern you have the option of putting in your PIN.
If you don't know your own PIN code then, something Is wrong!
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It would be Google account and they said they changed their pattern and lost the combination, i also have had the same problem b4. I just used find my phone to unlock the device