Solved: How to Factory Reset Your Samsung Phone Without a Password

The need to Samsung factory reset without password or PIN is a common scenario that several issues can trigger. Whether you’ve forgotten your lock screen credentials, purchased a second-hand phone that is still locked, or are dealing with a critical system crash that prevents regular operation, regaining control requires bypassing the standard security checks.

While factory resetting through the Settings menu is simple, doing so when locked out requires utilizing built-in security protocols designed by Samsung and Google. These methods ensure that only the legitimate owner can wipe the device, which is why they usually involve physical button combinations or remote verification.

The two main challenges when attempting a factory reset without a password are:

1. Bypassing the Lock Screen: Force the phone to enter Recovery Mode.
2. Bypassing the FRP Lock: After the reset, the phone will likely activate Factory Reset Protection (FRP), demanding the previous Google account credentials.

While a manual Recovery Mode Hard Reset is the default option, a professional software solution like DroidKit is often the more reliable and comprehensive choice, as it addresses both the lock screen and the subsequent FRP challenge.

The Manual Method: Recovery Mode Hard Reset (Forcing the Wipe)

This is the standard, official method for wiping a Samsung device when you cannot access the system settings. It relies on the phone’s physical buttons to force it into a separate, maintenance environment.

Prerequisite: Power Off the Device

Modern Samsung phones require the device to be completely powered off before entering Recovery Mode. If the phone is locked, it will typically demand the password to power down fully. To bypass this, you must force a shutdown/restart:

• Force Restart: Press and hold the Power Button and Volume Down Button simultaneously for about 7 to 10 seconds until the phone vibrates and the screen goes black.

Entering Recovery Mode and Wiping Data

Immediately after the screen goes black during the force restart:

1. Enter Recovery Mode: While still holding the Power Button, press the Volume Up and Power Buttons simultaneously (release the Volume Down).
   • Note: On some older models, you may need to hold the Bixby/Home Button along with the Power and Volume Up buttons.
2. Access Menu: Release the buttons when the Samsung logo appears and the device boots into Recovery Mode.
3. Use the Volume Down button to scroll to “Wipe data/factory reset” and select it to begin the reset.
4. Confirm: Press the Power Button to select it. Scroll to “Yes” or “Factory data reset” and confirm your choice to proceed with the wipe.
5. Reboot: Once the reset finishes, choose “Reboot system now” to restart the device.

The Outcome: The phone has been factory reset, but the FRP lock is still active. It will still ask for the previous Google account credentials during setup. If you don’t know the Google account details, the phone remains locked.

The Remote Method: Google Find My Device

If you know the Google account credentials linked to the phone, you can use Google services to remotely erase the device.

1. Go to the Google Find My Device website on any web browser.
2. Sign in with the Google Account credentials linked to the locked Samsung device.
3. Select the device from the map interface.
4. Choose the “Erase device” option.

The Outcome: This performs a factory reset, removing the screen lock, but the FRP lock is still active. You must use the same Google account credentials to complete verification after the reset.

The Comprehensive Solution: iMobie DroidKit

For users who are locked out and do not have the Google account credentials (or want a more reliable way to bypass both the screen lock and the subsequent FRP lock), iMobie DroidKit is the recommended professional solution.

Using DroidKit to Factory Reset a Samsung Phone without a Password

DroidKit’s Screen Unlocker simplifies the first half of the process—removing the password lock to allow system access.

1. Launch and Select: Open DroidKit on your computer and choose the “Screen Unlocker” feature. Connect your locked Samsung phone.
2. Preparation: Follow the guide to put your specific Samsung model into a mode that allows DroidKit to prepare the system file.
3. Unlock: DroidKit downloads the necessary configuration file and executes the lock removal process. This action effectively performs a factory reset, removing the screen lock.

If you trigger the FRP lock after the factory reset, DroidKit can also bypass the Google account verification, giving you complete control to set up the phone as new.

Conclusion

When faced with a locked Samsung phone, the need to factory reset without the password is a two-stage security challenge. While manual methods (Recovery Mode, Find My Device) successfully remove the screen lock, you can also use the Volume Down button to navigate to the “Wipe data/factory reset” option. Een lock, they almost invariably lead to the formidable Factory Reset Protection (FRP) barrier. For a quick, non-technical, and comprehensive solution that handles both the initial lock removal and the final FRP bypass, DroidKit is the essential tool, providing a clean path to regaining full access and usability of your Samsung device.