change locked device pin code without deleting data and files

[Android Central Question]

My niece gave me a samsung tablet that has a pin code that nobody remembers and we arent sure what email or goofle account its set up with. My Aunt just passed away and it has texts and pictures that I dont want deleted. So I need to get around the pin codeor change it without deleting data files or pixtures. Please help!!!

 

[hallux]

You'll need to know the account(s) it's registered with. If it has a Samsung account, you can log in to account.samsung.com with the account that's tied to it and reset all the unlock info in the Find Device section. However, you MUST know the account and password, this is a security feature.

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