How to remotely change password on Android phone or tablet
Google Find My Device
Learn how to change password on Android phone in seconds with our step-by-step guide. It’s easy and only takes a few minutes. Using Android’s device manager, you can easily change the password on your mobile device.
To remotely change password on Android phone, you can use Google Find My Device. Find My Device is a free service that allows you to track and locate your Android phone, even if it’s lost or stolen. You can also use Find My Device to lock and erase your phone, or change the password.
To remotely change password on Android phone:
- Go to the Find My Device website.
- Sign in with your Google account.
- Select your Android phone from the list of devices.
- Click Lock & erase.**
- Enter a new password for your phone.
- Click Lock.
To use the Find My Device website use this link: Google Find My Device. You can download the app to your Android device from the Google Play store: Google Find My Device App
Your phone will be locked with the new password. You can then unlock your phone by entering the new password on the lock screen.
Note: If you have a Samsung phone, you can also use Samsung Find My Mobile to remotely change your phone’s password.
More you can do with the Google Find My Device function:
- Find a lost tablet or phone – you can click on the Ring button to ring the phone to help you find it. Or if it is not near you, it will show you on a map where your device was when it was last used.
- If the device is lost, you can remotely reset** it, which will wipe clean all the data on it.
- You can remotely lock** the device so the person who has it cannot use it without the passcode.
- If you have forgotten the passcode, you can remotely reset or change the passcode**
** Important** In order to use the remote reset, remote lock, or remotely change the passcode, you must first activate this feature on your device.
Activate remote reset, lock, wipe or change passcode on your device
- From a PC, open a web browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.)
- On the address line, type Google Find My Device or click on the link, and log in using your Google log in ID (Gmail account). You must use the same Google account that is used on your Android device.
- If you have multiple Android devices registered with Google, click on the small down arrow to select the device you want to activate.
- Click on Setup Lock & Erase
- You need to send a notification to the device to activate the feature, click on the Send button.
- Go to the device and look in the notifications section to see the request, click on OK.
Now the feature is activated and you can remotely lock, reset, wipe, or change the device.
Video – Use “Find my device” to remotely change the password on your mobile phones
Here are some additional tips about how to remotely change password on mobile phone:
- Make sure that your Android phone is connected to the internet.
- Make sure that your Android phone is turned on.
- If you’re using a Samsung phone, make sure that Find My Mobile is enabled.
- Choose a strong password for your phone. A strong password is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Don’t reuse your phone password for other accounts.
- Enable two-factor authentication on your Google account.
- Keep your phone’s software up to date.
- Back up your phone regularly.
By following these tips, you can easily and securely remotely change your Android phone’s password.
Common problems and solutions for changing your mobile phone’s password remotely:
Problem: You can’t access Google Find My Device.
Solution: Google Find My Device requires your phone to be turned on and connected to the internet. If you can’t access Google Find My Device, try calling your phone to see if you can turn it on. If you can’t turn on your phone, or if it’s not connected to the internet, you’ll need to find another way to change your password.
Problem: You don’t know your Google account password.
Solution: If you don’t know your Google account password, you can reset it using a web browser. Go to the Google account sign-in page and click on “Forgot password?”. You’ll be asked to provide some information about your account, such as your email address or phone number. Once you’ve provided this information, Google will send you a link to reset your password.
Problem: You’re not getting the reset password link.
Solution: If you’re not getting the reset password link, try checking your spam folder. If the link isn’t in your spam folder, try resetting your password again.
Problem: You’re having trouble changing your password on Google Find My Device.
Solution: If you’re having trouble changing your password on Google Find My Device, try using a different web browser. You can also try restarting your device.
Problem: You’re still locked out of your phone after changing your password.
Solution: If you’re still locked out of your phone after changing your password, you may need to factory reset your phone. This will erase all of your data and settings, so make sure you have a backup before you do this.
Frequently asked questions and answers for changing your Android phone’s password remotely:
Question: Why would I want to change my Android phone’s password remotely?
Answer: There are a few reasons why you might want to change your Android phone’s password remotely:
- If you lose your phone, you can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to your data.
- If you suspect that your phone has been hacked, you can change the password to regain control of your device.
- If you give your phone to someone else, you can change the password to protect your privacy.
Question: How can I change my Android phone’s password remotely?
Answer: You can change your Android phone’s password remotely using the Google Find My Device service. To use Google Find My Device, you must have a Google account and your phone must be connected to the internet.
To change your Android phone’s password remotely using Google Find My Device:
- Go to the Google Find My Device website and sign in with your Google account.
- Select the phone that you want to change the password for.
- Click on “Secure device”.
- Enter a new password and click on “Change password”.
Question: What are some tips for choosing a strong password?
Answer: A strong password should be at least 12 characters long and include a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using common words or phrases in your password.
Question: What should I do if I forget my Android phone’s password?
Answer: If you forget your Android phone’s password, you can change it using the Google Find My Device service. If you don’t have access to the Google Find My Device service, you can factory reset your phone. This will erase all of your data and settings, so make sure you have a backup before you do this.
Question: What should I do if my Android phone is stolen?
Answer: If your Android phone is stolen, you can use the Google Find My Device service to track your phone down or erase your data remotely. You can also report your phone as stolen to your service provider.
Additional helpful information:
For information on how to change a WIFI password – How to change a WIFI password
If you have forgotten the lock code, this post will help you. – Forgot the Lock Code, PIN, or Password on an Android phone or tablet
