Can Windows Phone be erased if the device screen is locked?

Can Windows Phone be erased if the device screen is locked?

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Mar 6, 2017 

Feb 13, 2023 

 

 

 

A Windows Phone device can be erased although the screen is locked.

When the user is prompted to do a factory reset, they should reset the device using the button combination (please refer to manufacturer documentation for more info).

The factory reset removes the screen lock.