If you have forgotten your Galaxy Note’s password, you can unlock the device without a factory reset, but only if you can answer your security question or if you have a Google Account set up on the phone. Note that the Google login prompt only displays after several unsuccessful attempts with your password. If you do not have a Google Account associated with the tablet or a security question configured on the device, you must do a factory reset to recover your device’s password. Warnings Writer Bio

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