Samsung Galaxy S25+ "PIN Not Accepted" Fix: Step-by-Step Guide

Troubleshooting "PIN Not Accepted" on Samsung Galaxy S25+

• 💡 If your Samsung Galaxy S25+ displays "PIN not accepted", the first step is to verify you are entering the correct PIN.
• ⚠️ If you are certain the PIN is correct but the issue persists, consider visiting an authorized service center to potentially recover your data.

Performing a Factory Reset

• 🔌 To proceed with a factory reset, you will need a USB data transfer cable and a computer.
• ⚡ Power off the device completely by holding the Volume Down and Power buttons for 7-10 seconds until the screen goes black.
• 🚀 Immediately after the screen turns off, plug in the USB cable and simultaneously hold the Power and Volume Up buttons.
• 📱 Release the Power button when the Samsung logo appears and the device vibrates, continuing to hold only the Volume Up button until the Android Recovery menu is displayed. You can then unplug the cable.

Navigating Recovery Mode and Resetting

• 🎯 In the Android Recovery menu, use the Volume Down button to navigate to the "Wipe / Factory Reset" option and select it with the Power button.
• ⚠️ Crucially, be aware that a factory reset will erase all data from your device.
• ✅ After confirming the factory reset, select "Reboot system now" to exit the recovery menu and restart the phone.

Post-Reset Setup and FRP Lock

• ⚙️ Upon rebooting, you will be guided through the device setup process as if it were a new phone.
• 🔒 Google Factory Reset Protection (FRP) will require you to enter the previously used Google account email and password to unlock the device.
• 🔑 Without the correct Google account credentials, the phone will remain unusable, serving as a security measure against theft.