Recover the password used to lock my phone through Android Device Manager

[AC Question]

how can I remove or recover the password used to lock my phone through Android Device Manager by using my google account?

 

[anon8380037]

There may be new issues with Android Device Manager, especially with Lollipop, but it still works for me on KitKat 4.4.

Just log in with your Google account on a pc or other device, select Lock and you will be prompted to enter a new pin or password which will override the old one. Then change to swipe and set a new password if you wish.

www.google.com/android/devicemanager