From here you can clear the password or uninstall the app. Once in safe mode, the third-party lock screen will be disabled.
This will immediatelyīring up a prompt asking if you want to reboot into safe mode. To boot into safe mode, press the power button on your smartphone and long press the Power off option. Thisįunction works because safe mode disables all third-party applications while Lock screen set on your smartphone instead of the stock lock screen. Please note this option only works if you have a custom third-party Once you do this, the reset should go smoothly. Keep in mind newer Android devices may require you to input the emailĪnd password for your Google account before to can proceed with a factory Once complete, you will be able to set up your smartphone as a new device with a passcode you can remember. Press the power button to confirm the option and your device will restart and wipe all your data.
In Recovery mode navigate to Wipe data/factory reset. Once at the bootloader, use the volume keys to navigate to Recovery Mode and press the power button to enter.