I forgot my pin code how do I get into my phone without doing a factory reset?

[AC Question]

I am locked out of my phone because I forgot the pin code. How can I access my phone without doing a factory reset?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! On some phones, if you fail enough times, you will be asked for your Google credentials, so try that. Otherwise, bring the phone to your wireless store and see if they can assist. You really need to remember the PIN that you selected--next time, select something that means something to you (but isn't obvious, like your birthday).