How do I remove or change a lock screen PIN on a Samsung Galaxy A24?
Answer
If you still know the current PIN, go to Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type, authenticate, and choose None/Swipe or a new PIN. If you do not know the PIN, the official path is a factory reset and Google account sign-in afterward—there is no safe bypass.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Factory reset erases apps and local photos that were not backed up.
- PIN bypass tools sold online are frequently scams and can lock the phone worse.
Follow these steps
Change the lock while you can unlock
Unlock the A24, open Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type, enter the current PIN, then select Swipe/None or set a new PIN/pattern you will remember.
You should see: The unwanted lock method is replaced and the new unlock works.
Check biometric options
If fingerprint unlock was enabled in a confusing way, open Fingerprints settings, remove old prints, and re-add one after the screen lock is set cleanly.
You should see: Biometrics match the new screen lock without looping errors.
If the PIN is unknown, prepare for reset
Verify you can sign into the Google account that is on the phone from another device. Then follow Samsung’s official Recovery factory data reset steps for the A24.
You should see: You are ready for FRP sign-in after wipe, or you stop if Google access is missing.
Set up again with a simpler lock
After reset, sign in with the same Google account, skip unnecessary locks during setup if you prefer Swipe, and write down any new PIN privately.
You should see: The phone is usable again with a lock method you control.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type; whether the current PIN still unlocks; Google account on the device for FRP after reset.
Before you change anything: Confirm you can unlock the phone at least once. Back up photos if you may need a factory reset. Know the Google account password on the phone. Avoid paid unlock services.
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