What’s the trick for forgotten password on old phone?

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Yesterday my touchscreen broke on my newest phone. I’ve had it for maybe less than 3 months. No big deal I have done this like 4 times in the last year. I just switch my service over to one of the old phones then wait until I can buy the new one.

But I can’t remember the password for the old phone. I would have factory reset it back when I got the new phone but there are pictures of me and my GF from when we first started dating saved on it. So I am looking for anyone with any expertise in this scenario and appreciate your help.

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  2. roirraWedorehT Avatar

    You would probably have to give details such as the manufacturer and model, although it’s probable that there’s no way to get around a forgotten password. You mean the password for the lockscreen, right?