I for got my Nexus 5 password and want to unlock it but not erase all my photos what should I do?

[AC Question]

NEXUS 5 phone from 2 years ago can't remember password don't want to factory reset because it would erase all my photos and I can't seem to download them on my laptop

 

[Rukbat]

Not until you unlock it. Keep trying the passwords you used 2 years ago.