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How do I unlock my Nexus 6 if I forgot my password?

How do I unlock my Nexus 6 if I forgot my password?

If you forgot your PIN, pattern, or password for unlocking your screen, you need to erase your phone, set it up again, and set a new screen lock. Fortunately, most of your content should be restored when you re-enter your Gmail information during the device set up.

How do I set a Google lock?

You can set up a screen lock to help secure your Android phone or tablet….Set or change a screen lock

  1. Open your phone’s Settings app.
  2. Tap Security.
  3. To pick a kind of screen lock, tap Screen lock.
  4. Tap the screen lock option you’d like to use.

How do I remove a Google account from my Nexus 6?

Remove Gmailâ„¢ Account – Nexus 6

  1. From a Home screen navigate: Apps. > Settings. > Accounts. .
  2. Tap. Google. .
  3. In the Accounts section tap the Gmail account.
  4. Tap. Menu. (at the top right).
  5. Tap. Remove account. (at the top right).
  6. Tap. REMOVE ACCOUNT. to confirm.

How do I reset my Nexus password?

If you had the user’s email address set properly (and the smtp configuration set properly), you could click login in the UI and select forgot password, enter the username and email address, and a new password will be sent to you. If you do not have email setup properly, you will need to manually edit the security.

Where is Google Smart Lock?

On an Android Device

  • Go into Settings > Security > Advanced > Trust agents and make sure that Smart Lock is turned on.
  • Then, still under the Security settings, search for Smart Lock.
  • Tap Smart Lock and enter your password, unlock pattern, or pin code, or use your fingerprint.

How do I change Google Smart Lock?

How to set up Google Smart Lock on your Android device

  1. Head over to your device’s settings.
  2. Go to Security.
  3. Select Advanced settings.
  4. Choose Smart Lock.
  5. Enter your passcode or another screen lock.
  6. Choose either On-body detection, Trusted places, or Trusted devices.
  7. Follow on-screen instructions.

How do you unlock a locked Nexus 7?

Forgotten screen lock.

  1. Turn your tablet off.
  2. Hold the volume down key.
  3. Turn your tablet on.
  4. Press the volume up key.
  5. Using the volume down key, highlight Wipe data/factory reset.
  6. Press the power key to select Wipe data/factory reset.
  7. Press the volume ups key.

How do I factory reset my Nexus phone?

Master reset from settings menu

  1. Back up data on the internal memory.
  2. From any Home screen, tap the All apps icon.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Scroll to ‘PERSONAL’, then tap Backup & reset.
  5. Tap Factory data reset.
  6. If your phone is password protected, you’ll be prompted to enter your Pattern, PIN, or Password.
  7. Tap RESET PHONE.

How do I find my Nexus admin password?

If you had the user’s email address set properly (and the smtp configuration set properly), you could click login in the UI and select forgot password, enter the username and email address, and a new password will be sent to you.

What is Nexus default password?

admin123
The default password for user admin in Nexus is admin123 . The first security measure is to change the default password.

What is Google Smart Lock?

Google Smart Lock lets you to get right down to work (or play) without needing to remember passwords and security codes. Works with your Android devices, Chromebooks, Chrome browser and select apps.

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