Alternatives to fix the error “Enter the password to start Android”
Sometimes, when starting the Android device, a PIN code request may appear on the screen, which at the same time blocks all the functions of the smartphone and prevents the stable loading of the operating system. This can occur due to encryption of personal data, as an example, after automatic installation of the latest operating system or firmware update. In this manual we will tell you how to fix this problem and how to prevent it in the future.
How to correct the error “To start Android, enter password”.
The error in question generally occurs on non-certified Xiaomi smartphones after installing any official update. Regularly, this situation should not be an obstacle, as it is easily solved by entering a manually configured PIN code. Here it is important to note that most of the time the specified message asks for the PIN code, not the password.
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Method 1: reboot the device
The simplest method to correct the above error is to force restart the device without paying attention to the message asking you to enter the password. To do this, you need to press the power button on the device for a few seconds and then repeat the procedure to turn on the smartphone.
This approach needs minimal action, but it helps to get rid of the message in most cases. At the same time, you may need to reboot after following the recommendations of the following methods.
Method 2: unlock codes
To unlock your smartphone in the situation in question, you can use special codes and general guidelines on how to correctly choose the correct combination of numbers. In the first case, you will be prompted for a PIN code and the characters you enter must be restricted to a numeric keypad. To unblock, enter one of the following options:
Sometimes, PIN may not consist of four numbers, as previously presented, but eight. For this case, other combinations may contribute:
If the sets of numbers above don't help, you can try to unlock the phone using the default PIN set on the phone when security was activated.
For a graphical password, you will need to present the dots as a numeric keypad and enter the characters in the correct order.
If protection is disabled successfully, a message will appear stating that the device needs to be rebooted, after which the phone will work as desired.
Method 3: my account
On Xiaomi devices, where the error occurs most frequently, Mi account password can help as unlock code. This approach is not valid in all cases, as an example, to successfully unlock the smartphone, must be linked to the account.
If for some reason you don't remember the password, you can perform a recovery through the official web portal of the phone manufacturer.
Method 4: Contact technical support
As a complement to the previous option to solve the problem: service specialists can help you unlock your phone. To place an order, go to the official website of the manufacturer and under “Help”. Write your appeal, with your personal data.
Since there are many device manufacturers, we will not consider any individual case. At the same time, most of the official resources are translated into Russian and offer an intuitive interface.
Method 5: unlock a forgotten password
If the previously described methods did not help, be sure to check out another post on our site on the topic of recovering a forgotten password on Android. Pay special attention to the special software for your computer that enables you to unlock without damaging your personal data.
Read more: What to do if you have forgotten your Android password
The answer may also be a reboot through the recovery menu, you need to delete basic data from smartphone memory, whether they are contacts, apps or accounts. For this case, this solution is a last resort, as it is unlikely to help fix the specific problem in question.
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Disable the encryption feature
After unlocking the device successfully, can prevent the message from appearing “To start Android, enter PIN code” in the future by disabling encryption of personal information through the settings. As usual, this does not need additional time.
- Open the app “Settings”. and go to “Security”.. Here you can check the use of the encoding by looking for the respective subsection.
- Depending on the graphics case and firmware, there are different alternatives to disable encryption. The easiest way is to choose “Lock screen”. and disable protection using the previously set password.
- If you re-enter the password in one of the steps, you will be asked to enable data encryption. Use option “None”.to get rid of the PIN code request.
As you can see, disabling encryption to erase the error in question is pretty straightforward. In this point, the method, as well as this post, comes to an end.
Conclution:
The recommendations presented should be sufficient to remove the lock from your smartphone regardless of the model and manufacturer. If actions are insufficient, you can always contact a service center to restore access without resorting to radical solutions on your own.
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