Locked S7, but I'm almost there...

[fable727]

Hi im locked out and i do see it on find my phone the only problem is its not connected to any wifi for me to reset the pin!
its also in airplane mode (cant do ok google trick with it on as far as i know)
is there anyway to get it to connect to a wifi or turn of airplane mode so i can try the ok google trick?

 

[mustang7757]

Welcome to AC!

If u pull the notification panel down on the lock screen can you toggle WiFi on ?
If not then factory reset in recovery than put your Google credentials when it prompts

 

[fable727]

Welcome to AC!

If u pull the notification panel down on the lock screen can you toggle WiFi on ?
If not then factory reset in recovery than put your Google credentials when it prompts

I can’t change it BUT WiFi is ON. Does putting in google credentials save data?

 

[mustang7757]

I can’t change it BUT WiFi is ON. Does putting in google credentials save data?

Recovery reset will save Data because it still has your information but photos and such I'm not sure unless you were using Google photos and possible have download the apps and home screen set-up again, it's been some time since I've done it .

 

[fable727]

Recovery reset will save Data because it still has your information but photos and such I'm not sure unless you were using Google photos and possible have download the apps and home screen set-up again, it's been some time since I've done it .

I need the photos I’m willing to even brute force attack my phone if necessary. Wiping data is not an option or remotely interesting to me. Please help

 

[mustang7757]

I need the photos I’m willing to even brute force attack my phone if necessary. Wiping data is not an option or remotely interesting to me. Please help

Do you use Google photos back up ?

 

[fable727]

Do you use Google photos back up ?

I seriously doubt it we can assume not while I explore that option are there other suggestions?

 

[mustang7757]

I seriously doubt it we can assume not while I explore that option are there other suggestions?

The only other thing I can think of if you were logged into your Samsung account on the phone with Samsung find my mobile enabled you can remotely unlock your device through here

SmartThings Find

Find My Mobile has been integrated with SmartThings Find. Lost something? Find your Galaxy phone, tablet, watch, and other devices with SmartThings Find.

smartthingsfind.samsung.com

If not your out of luck

 

[mustang7757]

This method works for newer Samsung device as the s7 pretty old not sure it has this function

 

[fable727]

This method works for newer Samsung device as the s7 pretty old not sure it has this function

As I said in my post that should work the only problem is I can’t connect to a network without my pin

This method works for newer Samsung device as the s7 pretty old not sure it has this function

All I need really is a way to make it connect to the internet I believe any suggestions?

 

[mustang7757]

As I said in my post that should work the only problem is I can’t connect to a network without my pin

All I need really is a way to make it connect to the internet I believe any suggestions?

Usually if your by a WiFi that it was previously connected to it should automatically connect like home or work since WiFi on , does it have a sim card in it ?

 

[fable727]

Usually if your by a WiFi that it was previously connected to it should automatically connect like home or work since WiFi on , does it have a sim card in it ?

Idk if there’s a network that’s still around it’s been years, and idk about the SIM card. While I try to find a pin to check what do I do if there’s a card?

 

[mustang7757]

Idk if there’s a network that’s still around it’s been years, and idk about the SIM card. While I try to find a pin to check what do I do if there’s a card?

Put a working sim card then try find my phone Samsung version see if it picks it up

 

[fable727]

Put a working sim card then try find my phone Samsung version see if it picks it up

Is there a cheap one I can buy that you know of?

 

[fable727]

Put a working sim card then try find my phone Samsung version see if it picks it up

Also the phone is on airplane mode and I can’t take it off is that a problem?

 

[mustang7757]

Is there a cheap one I can buy that you know of?

I was thinking u had another phone u could pop that sim into the s7

 

[mustang7757]

Also the phone is on airplane mode and I can’t take it off is that a problem?

Yes it probably won't allow sim for mobile data

 

[fable727]

I was thinking u had another phone u could pop that sim into the s7

My iPhone 15 doesn’t have a sim tray

 

[Laura Knotek]

Where did you get this S7?

 

[fable727]

Yes it probably won't allow sim for mobile data

I was able to turn off airplane mode!!! I called 911 for a split second and got it turned off