Life slams to a halt when you forget your Android password, PIN, or pattern, but there are some things you can do. We take a look at your various options.

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.

If you forget your Android phone's password, your options are limited, but we have a few suggestions for steps you can take to help prevent it.

However, once on the “Verify your account” page noting that the “device was reset,” this user reported only having the ability to enter the forgotten Pattern.

If you can't unlock your Android device, there's a way to get in, but you'll need to do a factory reset.

If you forget your Android lock screen password, is there a way to unlock your phone? The short answer is no – you will have to factory reset your phone if it's locked to be able to use it again.