How to unlock Samsung Galaxy using previous lock?
Last Update date : Apr 22. 2026
If you forgot your current lock, you can unlock your Samsung Galaxy using a previous PIN, password, or pattern within 72 hours on One UI 6.1 or later.
Unlock your device using a previous screen lock
![Screen containing screen lock recovery link.]()
![Screen containing screen lock recovery link.]()
![Lock screen number keypad.]()
![Lock screen number keypad.]()
![Screen containing screen lock types.]()
![Screen containing screen lock types.]()
![Screen to create new PIN, password, or pattern.]()
![Screen to create new PIN, password, or pattern.]()
![Screen to verify new PIN, password, or pattern.]()
![Screen to verify new PIN, password, or pattern.]()
Step 1. Enter the wrong PIN, password, or pattern at least 5 times and tap Forgot PIN? when the link appears.
Step 2. Enter a previous PIN > Tap OK.
Step 3. To change your current screen lock, select a screen lock type.
Step 4. Enter the new lock method and tap Continue.
Step 5. Re-enter your new PIN, password, or pattern > Tap OK.
Delete the previous screen lock method
![Settings home screen]()
![Settings home screen]()
![Lock screen and AOD screen.]()
![Lock screen and AOD screen.]()
![Secure lock settings screen.]()
![Secure lock settings screen.]()
![Popup window with option to delete the previous screen lock pattern.]()
![Popup window with option to delete the previous screen lock pattern.]()
Step 1. Open Settings > Tap Lock screen and AOD.
Step 2. Tap Secure lock settings > Enter your PIN, password, or pattern.
Step 3. Tap Delete previous pattern.
Step 4. Tap Delete.
Notes:
- This feature is available on devices running One UI 6.1 or later.
- The previous lock method is available only within 72 hours after changing the lock.
- Menu names may vary depending on device model and software version.
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