How to Use Android Device Manager toRemotely Reset an Android Device

Remotely reset an Android phone with Android Device Manager to regain access to your device.

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INTRODUCTION

Your device must be switched-on, connected to the internet and it must have installed Googleaccount.

From Android Device manager you can:

- Find the device on the map

- Change the Lock Screen (pass the Password, PIN, Pattern Lock)

- Factory / Hard reset (!!! THIS WILL ERASE YOUR DATA!!!)

If your device is connected to the internet and you have an installed Google account on it,look at this manual.

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Step 1 — How to Use Android Device Manager to Remotely Reset an Android Device

Your device must be switched-on, connected to the internet and it must have installed Googleaccount.

Step 2

Open:

www.google.com/android/devicemanager

Enter in your account and Google will start searching your device.

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Step 3

Here you have three options.

The first one is "Ring device".

Step 4

The next option is "Lock".

Your current lock screen will be replaced with a password lock. Don't use your Google accountpassword

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Step 5

Now, form Settings > Security you can change your Screen Lock.

Step 6

Also you can Factory Reset your device.

"This performs a factory reset on your device. Your apps, photos, music and settings will bedeleted. After you erase the device, Android Device Manager will not longer work. This reset ispermanent. We may not be able to wipe the content of the SD card in your device."

"If your device is offline, we will perform the factory reset as soon as it goes online."

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Step 7

That's all.

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