How to Reset Samsung Phone When Locked – No Password Needed (2025 Guide)

Forgot your password or PIN on your Samsung phone? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Many users find themselves locked out of their Samsung devices, especially after too many wrong attempts. This guide will walk you through safe ways to reset any Samsung phone when locked, including hard reset with buttons, Samsung’s Find My Mobile, and more.

We’ve updated this guide for 2025, covering Galaxy S24, S23, A-series, Z Fold/Flip, and older models.

Table of Contents

1. When Should You Factory Reset a Locked Samsung Phone?

2. Method 1: Reset Using Recovery Mode (With Buttons)

3. Method 2: Reset Using Samsung Find My Mobile

4. Method 3: Reset via Smart Switch or PC (Optional)

5. Important Notes About FRP (Factory Reset Protection)

6. FAQs

When Should You Factory Reset a Locked Samsung Phone?

You may need to reset your Samsung phone when:

• You forgot your password, PIN, or pattern

• The screen is unresponsive or frozen

• You’re selling or giving away the phone but can’t access it

• The phone is locked due to too many wrong attempts

Factory resetting will erase all data, including apps, contacts, and files — so use it as a last resort.

Method 1 – Reset Samsung Phone Using Recovery Mode (Buttons Only)

🛠️ This works for most Samsung phones including Galaxy S24, S23, A14, A54, M-series, and more.

✅ Steps:

1. Power off the device completely.

2. Press and hold Volume Up + Power (Side) Button at the same time.

3. Release all buttons when the Samsung logo appears and you see Recovery Mode.

4. Use Volume buttons to scroll to Wipe data/factory reset.

5. Press Power button to confirm.

6. Select Factory data reset → Confirm

7. Once done, select Reboot system now

📌 This method erases everything and will ask for your Google account after reboot (FRP).

Method 2 – Reset Using Samsung Find My Mobile (Remotely)

Samsung offers its own remote unlock and reset tool:

✅ Steps:

1. Go to findmymobile.samsung.com

2. Sign in with the Samsung account linked to your locked phone

3. On the left, click your device

4. Select Erase data → Confirm

5. Wait while your device resets remotely

⚠️ Your phone must be connected to Wi-Fi/mobile data and be linked to your Samsung account.

Method 3 – Reset via Smart Switch / PC (Optional)

If Recovery Mode doesn’t work, you can try connecting your phone to a PC or Mac using:

• Samsung Smart Switch

• ADB/Fastboot tools (advanced users only)

But these options require Developer Mode to be enabled, so may not help if the phone is locked.

Important – Factory Reset Protection (FRP)

After a factory reset, your phone will ask for the Google account that was previously synced to the phone. This is FRP (Factory Reset Protection).

To avoid problems:

• Make sure you know the Google account credentials

• Or remove the account before resetting (if possible)

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FAQs – Resetting Locked Samsung Phones

Q: Can I reset my Samsung phone without a computer?
A: Yes, using Recovery Mode or Find My Mobile.

Q: I don’t remember my Samsung account — what now?
A: You’ll need to recover it via Samsung’s website or contact support. You can’t bypass FRP legally.

Q: Is this the same method for all Samsung phones?
A: Most modern Samsung devices use Volume Up + Power for recovery. Older models may differ slightly.