Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.

If you are one of those unlucky Android users who’ve purchased a second-hand phone and don’t know how to unlock Android phone without password, fret not. This article will teach you seven ways ...

Of course, doing a factory reset will erase all the data you have saved on your phone. Hence, this should be the last resort to unlock your phone if you have forgotten the password, PIN or pattern.

Google has dramatically changed its tune on bypassing the Android lock screen. If you forget your lock screen password/PIN/pattern, a factory reset is your only recourse.