Lost my password - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5

My phone is setup with finger print password. I went to try to change that to something else but it's asking me for a password. I forgot it and can't change my unlock type. I tried to factory reset but again is asking me for an alternative password. Since I can't recall what that is what is my option?
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Try doing a master reset from recovery rather then from the menus.

If you are setup with a google account, you can just use the google device manager google.com/android/devicemanager to change your password.
westirvine:
Here is how to reset the alternative password without actually knowing your alternative password...
1) Go to Apps -> Settings -> Device Administrators -> Enable Android Device Manager
2) Log in to your gmail account on the Android Device Manager website: google.com/android/devicemanager
3) Click Lock and reset device password
4) Enter your new password

STGallagher42 said:
If you are setup with a google account, you can just use the google device manager google.com/android/devicemanager to change your password.
westirvine:
Here is how to reset the alternative password without actually knowing your alternative password...
1) Go to Apps -> Settings -> Device Administrators -> Enable Android Device Manager
2) Log in to your gmail account on the Android Device Manager website: google.com/android/devicemanager
3) Click Lock and reset device password
4) Enter your new password
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I don't see device administrators under settings. Is it a sub category under something else?
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Found it, changed the password. I'm good to go thanks guys.
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[q] change google account

i cant change google account,
i tryed to erase settings of google application but not worked
i tryed to change password but phone ask for new password, not for new user.
I have void echo rom
Home screen -> preferences -> Account and synch -> <[email protected]> -> remove accound didn't work?
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I tried about everything.. It doesn't work. I had to reset the phone. I loosed al apps and setiings...
try to add new google account then remove the first one!! but i think you will stuck with same problem with the second one !!

is there anyway to reset gmail acc or chnge it?

hope someone could help me..
just wanna know how..cause i cant use my market..as i opened it..
it keep asking for my password for my acc..
i keep on entering my pass bat the market doesnt recognize it..
huhu..hoping for way
..but not factory reseting hpefully..
got galaxy ace stock froyo..2.2.1..
thnx in advance..
geraldgeron said:
hope someone could help me..
just wanna know how..cause i cant use my market..as i opened it..
it keep asking for my password for my acc..
i keep on entering my pass bat the market doesnt recognize it..
huhu..hoping for way
..but not factory reseting hpefully..
got galaxy ace stock froyo..2.2.1..
thnx in advance..
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sounds like you are using two step auth for you google account and try to enter your account password. You need to enter a application specific password that you can generate in the webinterface for your account
coolya said:
sounds like you are using two step auth for you google account and try to enter your account password. You need to enter a application specific password that you can generate in the webinterface for your account
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no im not..
im using only one acc..
and i tried to go on market and booom..it ask me with the
pass of my gmail acc..then i tried entering..doesnt work..huhuh..
thnx for helping..
geraldgeron said:
no im not..
im using only one acc..
and i tried to go on market and booom..it ask me with the
pass of my gmail acc..then i tried entering..doesnt work..huhuh..
thnx for helping..
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Try to delete your Google acc.. from SETTINGS and ADD it again.
CHEERS!
casiocas said:
Try to delete your Google acc.. from SETTINGS and ADD it again.
CHEERS!
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you cannot delete ur google account. the only way is reset the phone.
there are trick to delete this account from root explorer but i forget where the tutorial.
xizzat said:
you cannot delete ur google account. the only way is reset the phone.
there are trick to delete this account from root explorer but i forget where the tutorial.
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If you go to SETTINGS-ACC... and click to your GOOGLE acc.., then you get to another screen, where you CAN delete your account.
CHEERS!
casiocas said:
If you go to SETTINGS-ACC... and click to your GOOGLE acc.., then you get to another screen, where you CAN delete your account.
CHEERS!
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have you tried click that delete button and successfully delete ur google acc?
yeah..it wont work..if u try to click dlete..it will prompt a msg..that u have to factory reset to erase it..
id try the one guide about root explorer..
but it also delete my set trick of vpn..huhuhu..hope theres another way..
Well I could delete mine no problem.
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Heres a good tutorial, hope it works for u
http://aazee.com/android-phones/how-to-remove-your-google-account-from-android-phones/
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consegregate said:
Well I could delete mine no problem.
XDA ♥
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nice..no luck for me.
geraldgeron said:
hope someone could help me..
just wanna know how..cause i cant use my market..as i opened it..
it keep asking for my password for my acc..
i keep on entering my pass bat the market doesnt recognize it..
huhu..hoping for way
..but not factory reseting hpefully..
got galaxy ace stock froyo..2.2.1..
thnx in advance..
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I think, if you ROOT you phone, then you can delete it. If not, then its WORKING ONLY in custom ROM-s(IMAO).
CHEERS!
an0nym0us_ said:
Heres a good tutorial, hope it works for u
http://aazee.com/android-phones/how-to-remove-your-google-account-from-android-phones/
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as i browse the link i have question
Method 1
Open Menu, and go to Settings.
Select Applications and then go to Manage Applications.
Look for the app “Google Apps” and tap it.
Now tap the “Clear data” button.
Now, in the Notifications (top of the screen) you will see a new notification.
Tap “Your account must be updated”.
Now enter your new Google account info.
Reboot your phone and you’re all done!
Your new Google account should be up and running now. Now you just need to get your contacts back and your phone will be just like it was before.
what google app was talking about?
in my ace i dont have "google app"
i have here
google backup transport
google partner setup
google search
google service framework
so what to do?
geraldgeron said:
as i browse the link i have question
Method 1
Open Menu, and go to Settings.
Select Applications and then go to Manage Applications.
Look for the app “Google Apps” and tap it.
Now tap the “Clear data” button.
Now, in the Notifications (top of the screen) you will see a new notification.
Tap “Your account must be updated”.
Now enter your new Google account info.
Reboot your phone and you’re all done!
Your new Google account should be up and running now. Now you just need to get your contacts back and your phone will be just like it was before.
what google app was talking about?
in my ace i dont have "google app"
i have here
google backup transport
google partner setup
google search
google service framework
so what to do?
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i also dun understand what they mean by google apps . but i found another solution but u need to root ur phone first in order to do it. just refer to this website http://www.sleetherz.com/android-ne...on-android-market-without-factory-reset/2511/
1. Download Root Explorer from Android Market
2. Explore to /data/system/ and find this file : accounts.db
3. Delete that file (accounts.db)
4. Reboot your Android device.
5. Walla…you can register another account
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im not trying it btw because im not going to delete my current google account. but they said the installed apps is safe. n u just need open the market again and fill ur new google account again.
yeah this works.....
bur you must root first the mobile.....
nice find.. thank you for this method.. it works.
Remove Or Change Google Account On Android
1) From the Menu > Go to Settings on your Phone
2) Select Applications > Select manage applications option
3) Under App -find GOOGLE APPS
4) Tap on the Clear Data button
5) Once cleared, wait for account update notification
6) Type in your new google / gmail account
7) Restart your Android Phone – It’s Done

[Qucikly]Account & sync settings

hey guys i have another error
I installed android market o my kf
I entered email
now I want to delete this account and add another account
how to do this
I downloaded quick sync manager but when I click remove it told me "some applications want this app you should reset your device to remove it "
!!!!!
no any solution I do not want to reset my kf
To delete an account you need to go Settings/Accounts&Sync find the account you want to delete.
I did it but it told me when I try to remove it that I should reset to default settings??

[Q] Can't sign into Google Account

Everytime I try to log into my Google account I receive that error message. I don't know where to go from here. I did a factory reset and still nothing. Please help.
Do a check of the following:
1. Are you connected to internet? (Seems dumb but try)
2. Do you have secured connection enabled into google settings? It'll keep looking for 'https' not http so if it cant find a secure connection it won't connect.
3. Do you have 2 step verification enabled? Generate an app specific password then.
4. Finally if it's a device problem then root your device. Uninstall gmail/g+/youtube (BEWARE: dont uninstall any services. Just uninstall the apps) then download them from the playstore n try signing in.
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ker4orcas said:
Everytime I try to log into my Google account I receive that error message. I don't know where to go from here. I did a factory reset and still nothing. Please help.
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Simply install Google play services manually..
You will find that in gapps zip.. named prebuiltGMS
Hit thanks if i helped you..

[Help]Unknown app

Tried to install an app through apk and installed an app without name and without icon that I can see in apps but I can't delete it.This app displays me ad everytime I unlock my phone!Pls help me (The one on the top of the picture)
Factory Reset :fingers-crossed:
Go to accessibility services, there should be one with a unknown name, disable it and you should be able to uninstall the application

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