How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra after forgetting the pattern?
Answer
If the S24 Ultra shows Forgot pattern or a try-again timer, wait for the full timeout before another attempt. Try fingerprint unlock after a clean lock-and-wake cycle if biometrics were set up. Google Find My Device or Samsung Find can locate, ring, or erase the phone, but they usually cannot remove the current screen lock without a reset that deletes local data.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Erasing the phone to remove a forgotten pattern deletes local data that is not already backed up.
- Third-party pattern removal tools and paid unlock services are often scams and can compromise the device.
Follow these steps
Wait for the lockout timer to finish
If the screen says to try again in a set number of minutes, wait until that countdown fully ends before another unlock attempt.
You should see: The pattern pad or biometric prompt becomes available again.
Try a clean biometric unlock
Lock the screen with the side button, wait about 10 seconds, wake the phone, then place a registered finger firmly on the fingerprint sensor without repeatedly failing the pattern first.
You should see: Fingerprint unlock succeeds, or the phone still requires pattern or another credential.
Use official Find tools only for locate or erase
From another device, open Google Find My Device or Samsung Find, sign in with the account on the S24 Ultra, and use locate or ring if needed. Use erase only if you accept data loss and still know the Google account for setup afterward.
You should see: The phone is located, rung, or erased through the official account tools.
Set up again after an erase
After a remote or recovery erase, power on the S24 Ultra and sign in with the same Google account to pass Factory Reset Protection, then restore a backup if one exists.
You should see: The phone is usable again and a new screen lock can be created.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Forgot pattern, a countdown such as try again in several minutes, and whether fingerprint unlock is still offered.
Before you change anything: Confirm any backup PIN, password, or fingerprint enrolled on the phone. Understand that remote erase deletes photos and files that are not backed up. Use only Google Find My Device or Samsung Find from official sites. Never share Google passwords or one-time codes with unexpected callers.