How do I reset my password?

[AC Question]

My password apparently was saved as something other than what I typed in. Whenever I type in my password, it doesn't unlock. I tried to reset it at the Google android device manager but it says that "Since Google has verified that a screen lock is already set, the password you entered won't be needed." There are a few files that I really wanna keep, so is there anyway to reset the password without resetting the entire device?

 

[Tim1954]

You invariably have to type any password twice to confirm it on all devices. It cannot be saved "other than what you type in".... You need to write down your passwords somewhere safe...