We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
🔔 Today's the final day to apply to become an MSE Forum Ambassador
Why did my smart phone lock up?

clive0510
Posts: 869 Forumite

in Techie Stuff
Hi all. haven't posted on here for a few years now, but here's a question for mobile phone experts, probably about half my age. What would be the cause of my samsung smart phone locking up? when I turned it on, swipe the screen as normal, and it would come up with a key pad asking me for passwrd. I know the password, and it would not accept it. so took it to a phone shop earlier today, and asked the guy there what would be the cause, but all he was interested in was fixing it and taking my £20.00. any way its fixed now. so any suggestions as to the cause of this appreciated, and also what to do if it happens again? thanks.
0
Comments
-
What did your phone person say, when he fixed it for you?All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
elsien said:What did your phone person say, when he fixed it for you?0
-
Sounds like he just did a factory reset via recovery mode if all your data and apps were wiped. This just pressing some buttons in the right order and anyone can do. Easy £20 for 30 seconds of work.
It could be one of many reasons as to why it had an issue, an OS or app update for example.2 -
Did he just turn it off and then back on again?Drinking Rum before 10am makes you
A PIRATE
Not an Alcoholic...!2 -
clive0510 said:RumRat said:Did he just turn it off and then back on again?0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 348.8K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 452.6K Spending & Discounts
- 241.6K Work, Benefits & Business
- 618.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 175.9K Life & Family
- 254.7K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards