How to Unlock Samsung A32 Phone or Tablet via Google Account

Keeping track of all your credentials can be a bit of a hassle, especially if you’re using different ones for each account. If you have forgotten your Samsung password, you can unlock your device using your Google Account if you remember its credentials.

This article will explore how you can unlock your Samsung device using your Google Account, even if you have forgotten your PIN, password or other details.

Part 1. Unlock Samsung Phone or Tablet Using Google Account

Using your Google account to unlock your Samsung phone or tablet is the safest and most reliable way to do it.

Method 1: Use the “Forgot Pattern” or “Forgot Password” Option

If you’re using an older Android version (Android 4.4 and below), you can easily unlock your phone using the “Forgot Pattern” or “Forgot Password” Option. Here are the steps you need to follow to achieve this:

Step 1: After five unsuccessful attempts to unlock your phone, tap the Forgot pin/password/pattern option that comes up.

Step 2: Tap enter Google Account details and then tap Next.

Step 3: To unlock your phone using your Google credentials, enter your email and password, and tap sign in to complete the process.

Step 4: You will now be asked to set up a new lock screen password. Once you’re done with this step, you can use your phone freely.

Method 2: Use Google Find My Device

For newer Samsung models (Android 5.0 and above), you might be able to unlock your phone using Google Find My Device. However, it relies on the device being connected to a WiFi or mobile data network.

Step 1: Head to the browser on any device and type: google.com/android/find.

Step 2: Log into your Google account with your email and password.

Step 3: Click on your Samsung device, and you’ll see the option to ‘secure device’.

Step 4: Click on it, and you’ll see a dialog box pop up. Click next to continue.

Step 5: Now, enter a new password for your phone. Confirm it and click next to initiate a password reset.

Step 6: Enter the password you just created on the phone, and you can use it freely.

Part 2. Unlock Samsung Phone or Tablet Using Samsung Account

On devices with Samsung Account & Find My Mobile enabled, you could try using Samsung’s SmartThings Find option to unlock your device.

It requires the phone to be linked to the Samsung account being used, with both remote unlock and remote control enabled. It also needs the device to be connected to WiFi or mobile data.

Step 1: On another device, go to the Samsung SmartThings Find website and sign into your Samsung account.

Step 2: Select your device once you see it and click on erase data.

Step 3: Verify your identity when prompted and then click Erase.

Step 4: Enter your Samsung account password to confirm. Your phone is now unlocked and free to use.

Part 3: Other Unlocking Methods (If Google or Samsung Account Isn’t an Option)

Method 1: Unlock via Recovery Mode (Factory Reset)

If you can’t unlock your device using your Google or Samsung credentials for any reason, there are still a few options available. The first is by using recovery mode on the device via factory reset.

It works on all Samsung phones and tablets, as well as when Samsung Find My Mobile is not enabled. Moreover, you don’t need the device to be synced to a Google account to follow this method.

However, you should know that this method erases all data on your device.

So, consider it a last resort if you’re worried about losing your data. Alternatively, you may try it if you are fine with the data being erased.

Step 1: Turn off the power on the device you want to unlock. Then, press and hold the volume up and power buttons for 15 seconds.

Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘wipe data/factory reset’. Then, press the power button to confirm your selection.

Step 3: Once the system is done wiping the data, choose ‘reboot system’ from the same menu, and the process is complete.

Method 2: Google Account Recovery

If you don’t want to factory reset the device, you could try Google Account Recovery. It works if you’ve forgotten your Google account password and couldn’t unlock the device.

However, it requires you to have a Google account synced with the device you’re trying to unlock.

Step 1: Head to Google’s Account Recovery website and enter your GMail address.

Step 2: If you don’t remember your password, click ‘try another way’. You may get an email with a verification code for access to your account.

Step 3: Update your password once the verification is done, and save it.

Step 4: Now, use your Google account to log back into your Samsung phone.

Method 3: Smart Lock (If Previously Enabled)

Samsung phones have another handy feature which can be used to unlock devices without the screen lock. The Smart Lock, if enabled beforehand, lets you unlock the phone if in a trusted environment (e.g. connected to a familiar Bluetooth device).

The catch is that it must have been set up before, with ‘trusted devices’ and ‘trusted locations’ set already.

Step 1: Go to your phone’s settings and find Lock Screen. Tap it, and enter your current password, pin, or pattern.

Step 2: Choose the Smart Lock option and select the Trusted Device to unlock your phone.

Step 3: Once the configuration is done, the phone will unlock once it detects itself close to a trusted device.

Part 4. What If Google Account Doesn’t Work?

If you’re unable to use your Google or Samsung account, you could try Passixer Android Unlocker. It unlocks the phone without wiping any data and in just two to five minutes.

Here are some of the major advantages that it presents over the methods discussed above:

✅ No Google/Samsung account is needed to unlock the device, meaning you can get in without a password.

✅ Supports multiple unlock modes, including PIN, pattern, and fingerprint, not restricting you to an Android version or lock screen.

✅ No loss of data, unlike factory reset (supported on some models)

✅ Compatible with all Samsung devices, including the Samsung A32

Steps with pics: Use “Remove Screen Password” Feature

Step 1: Open Passixer Android Unlocker, then choose Remove Screen Password.

Step 2: Choose the brand of your device and connect it to the computer with a USB cable.

Step 3: Once prompted with the Remove Screen Password, click on Remove Now.

Step 4: Follow the instructions on the screen to put your phone into recovery mode and then click Next.

Step 5: Keep following the instructions to clear the phone settings and cache.

Step 6: Confirm that your phone has properly been cleared after entering recovery mode.

Step 7: Now, the software will start removing the lock from your device. It’ll prompt you with a Removed Successfully message once the process is complete.

You can now use your device normally, without the lock screen.

Part 5. Comparison Table: Google Account Unlock vs. Other Methods vs. Passixer

Here is a detailed comparison between Passixer and the other unlock methods that have been discussed above for a clearer idea:

Conclusion

Most of the methods discussed above are easy to implement provided you know your Google or Samsung account credentials. But what about situations when you’ve forgotten the password for these accounts? In such a scenario, it is much more convenient to use Passixer Android Unlocker for a fast, reliable, and secure approach to unlocking your device. Try it out today to protect your valuable data and regain access to your device!