They say that a dull pencil is sharper than the sharpest memory, but alas: we never stop forgetting passwords, and with them the fact that it is better to entrust their storage to paper or a specialized program. In addition to the “forgetting to forget” properties of human memory, passwords are also lost for other reasons - due to children’s pranks with the phone or sabotage by someone close to them. Although... when the problem has already arisen, the reason fades into the background. And the first step is the desire to quickly figure out how to unlock the phone. Therefore, now we will study ways to remove the blocking.
Unlocking using branded services and applications
It’s better to remember that your smartphone will one day be permanently locked before it happens. And prepare workarounds in advance, since some mobile device manufacturers provide this opportunity. For example, Samsung has a Find my mobile service, which allows you to remove any password, PIN code and fingerprint of the owner without direct access to the device. The condition is that you have account Samsung, linking a phone to it and pre-configuring it for remote control.
Manufacturers of Huawei gadgets also took care of users by creating proprietary utility HiSuite, which allows you to restore forgotten password via computer.
For HTC brand gadgets, there is a proprietary Windows utility, HTC Sync Manager, which makes it possible to install applications on the phone via a PC, to which the first one is connected with a USB cable. With its help, you need to load the Screen Lock Bypass utility into your mobile device (supports versions from 1.5) and perform unlocking steps. However, to use this feature, USB debugging and Internet must be enabled on the locked gadget.
There are similar things for devices of other brands, so before moving on to hardcore methods, such as hard reset or flashing, try to look for information about proprietary secrets for unlocking your smartphone or tablet on the Internet. If such things exist, they will definitely be written about somewhere.
How to turn on the Internet on a locked gadget
The majority of methods for unlocking smartphones and tablets are effective under one condition - if the device is connected to the Internet. You can turn on the Internet without access to your desktop in different ways, but, unfortunately, they do not always work.
Here are some of these methods:
- Reboot your device. Your task is to catch the moment the notification panel appears at the top of the screen, behind which the curtain is hidden, and have time to pull it down before the lock screen opens. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to enable Wi-Fi or packet data transmission via 3G/4G. The method works on smartphones and tablets of different brands - Meizu, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Asus, etc., but not on all.
- On Sony smartphones Xperia Internet access is enabled through the service menu, which is opened by calling the number *#*#7378423#*#*. The number can be dialed on the keyboard emergency call while on the lock screen. After opening the menu, go to the “Service Tests” -> “WLAN” section, where the option to activate Wi-Fi is available, and turn on the Internet. By the way, it is possible that the method will work on devices of other brands.
- On some smartphones, the 3G/4G packet data function is activated through the power button menu.
- Sometimes replacing the SIM card with another one helps tariff plan which has an Internet connection service and has enough funds in the account.
- If none of the methods helped connect mobile device to the Internet, the last thing left is to connect it directly to the LAN port of the router using a LAN-USB adapter and an OTG cable. A positive result is achieved in approximately half of the cases.
Unlocking with Google Account
Important! Before you set a password on your phone or graphic key, you need to register a Google account on it, the details of which you remember well. Better yet, store it in a safe place. This way you will insure yourself against many serious problems in the future!
After entering the wrong pattern 5 times, the device will prompt you to try again in 30 seconds. Click OK. After half a minute, the message “Forgot your combination?” will appear on the lock screen. After clicking on it, the system will prompt you to enter the login and password of the Google account that is linked to the phone. Entering the correct data will unlock the screen, and then Android will prompt you to create a new pattern.
A method for unlocking by entering a known login and password from Google account, tied to the device, helped a lot of people, but not everyone. It works more or less stably on smartphones and tablets running Android versions 2.2-5.0, less often on modern ones. However, there are devices that do not “follow” this technique at all, and to unlock them you have to look for other means.
Some users who have forgotten the password of their Google account recover it, or rather change it, by logging into the service via a computer. If you've changed your account password, you'll likely be able to unlock your phone for at least 72 hours.
Unlock by call
The method of unlocking by calling exploits a certain vulnerability in the firmware, so on modern devices it works extremely rarely, almost never. But the majority of devices running Android 2.1 and older are unlocked with its help quite often.
The method is to call a blocked phone. After accepting the call, press the Home button to go to the desktop. Without interrupting the call, open the Settings app and turn off the key prompt.
Another option for this method is outgoing call from a locked phone (if the function is supported). After dialing the number of a non-existent subscriber, the desktop opens for a short time and it becomes possible to pull out the curtain, from which you can go to settings and disable protection. For the operation to be successful, you will most likely have to make several attempts.
Unlocking rooted devices
Devices whose owners managed to receive root rights, it’s a little easier to unlock, since there are a little more options for this. One of them is mobile application SMS Bypass. It is paid, it costs about $2, but in a blocking situation it can provide you with invaluable help.
Attention! If your device is not yet locked, be sure to install the application before the opportunity to use it comes! Do it now!
SMS Bypass works very simply. As long as the smartphone is not locked, the application does not bother the owner in any way. But in case of problems, you just need to send an SMS message with the text “1234 reset” to your number so that the blocking is reset. After receiving the SMS, the problematic smartphone will reboot. After turning it on again, you should enter any pattern or password on the lock screen, and access will be granted.
By the way, some devices with root rights support installing applications even in a locked state. Naturally, not directly, but through a computer. To do this, you will need a phone and PC synchronization program, Internet access and a password for your Google account.
If there are 2 Google accounts on the device, both are rooted, and login is blocked for only one
Log in as the second user. Using file manager Root Explorer, Root Browser or their equivalents, open the /data/system directory and delete the following files:
- gesture.key;
- locksettings.db-wal;
- locksettings.db;
- locksettings.db-shm.
After this, the first user will also be free to log in.
Unlocking devices with custom Recovery menu
Custom recovery menu - Clockwordmod (CWM) or TWRP, which is called by pressing certain keys before booting operating system on Android gadgets, users install it themselves. If you have equipped your device with a similar tool, then you have several more ways to unlock it.
In addition to the menu, you will need the AROMA Filemanager file manager, which works in the recovery environment. This application can be installed even on a locked phone by placing the installation file on a memory card and booting into Recovery. With it, you will get full access to Android OS directories without loading the system.
Owners of smartphones with the CWM menu installed can use another application - Screen Lock Cracker. Its only function is to reset passwords and graphic keys that protect the system login. You just need to place the application on an SD card, insert it into the gadget, enter the recovery menu and launch it. After it works, the entrance will be unlocked.
Unfortunately, the developers of Screen Lock Cracker do not guarantee its correct execution on all devices, but you don’t have to worry about the data in the device’s memory. Even if the password is not reset, user files will not be affected.
Unlocking using ADB
ADB (Android OS Debugging Bridge) is a console application that is installed on a computer as part of the Android SDK and is used to control connected Android devices. ADB is intended for debugging the system, devices and application development, but it can also serve our purposes. If such a package + ADB Android Drivers is installed on your PC, and USB debugging is enabled on your smartphone or tablet (or the CWM recovery menu is installed), then you have several more ways to remove the lock.
To use the methods listed below, you additionally need root rights (since you use ADB, you most likely already have them). If they are not there, the instructions may not work.
Method 1
- Connect your locked phone to your PC using a USB cable.
- Run command line with administrator rights (if you are running Windows) and run the following commands one by one:
cd [adb directory]
adb shell
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases
sqlite3 settings.db
update system set value=0 where name="lock_pattern_autolock";
update system set value=0 where name="lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently";
.quit
Once completed, restart your phone and enter any password or key on the lock screen. If he won't let you into the system again, try the second method.
Method 2
- Run Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Follow the instructions below:
cd [adb directory]
adb shell
su [if you don't have root rights, skip]
rm /data/system/gesture.key
rm /data/system/locksettings.db
rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal
rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm
reboot
The phone will restart.
If your device does not have USB debugging enabled, run the above commands in the CWM environment.
The original description of these unlocking methods is on English given .
Hard Reset and flashing
The two remaining options for restoring access to a locked phone or tablet can be called methods of desperation. They are resorted to when absolutely everything that can be applied to the device has been tried, but “things are still there.” Unfortunately, both methods do not provide for saving user data, which means all photos, videos and other files that you stored only on your mobile device will be lost.
When performing Hard Reset phone or the tablet will return to the same condition as after purchase. And flashing is equivalent to a complete reinstallation of the operating system.
Hard reset performed quickly and easily. Using the instructions for your gadget model, enter the Recovery menu (the screenshot shows the standard recovery menu that is installed on most devices) and select the Wipe data/Factory reset option. The device will reboot and in a few minutes will become pristine.
Reflashing is also not particularly difficult. The most time-consuming thing about it is to find a distribution kit suitable for your model. Then just follow the installation instructions that usually accompany it.
If you have forgotten your set password or pattern on Android, there is no reason to panic. Access to your smartphone can be restored, and there are several ways to remove the lock. The updated instructions describe each of them in detail.
How to reset a password or lock on Android
(!) The article contains the main methods of resetting a password/pattern, ranging from the simplest (when you remember the username and password of your Google account) to the more complex: Hard Reset, deleting the “gesture.key” and “password.key” files. Read all the points carefully, follow the links provided to detailed instructions, and everything will work out!
Method 1: Enter your Google account information
Working method for devices running Android 4.4 and below. Starting with Android 5.0, this option was removed from many firmwares. But not all manufacturers did this, so check whether it works for you or not.
When your phone or tablet is connected to mobile network or Wi-Fi, to remove the blocking, simply enter your e-mail and password. To do this, enter the pattern key incorrectly 5-10 times, after which a warning will pop up about blocking the device for 30 seconds.
The “Forgot your pattern key?” button will appear on the screen; by clicking on it, you can enter your data and unlock the device.
If you forgot your account password, you will have to recover it - go to this page from a working gadget or PC.
note that this method requires mandatory access to the Internet. So open the panel quick settings by swiping down (“the curtain” can be opened directly from the lock screen on Android 5.0 Lollipop and later) and turn on mobile data or Wi-Fi. The device will connect to the access point if it has previously worked on this network.
2. Reset picture password using ADB
The pattern can be removed using ADB. You need to connect the device via USB to your computer and enter the necessary commands. All details in
The method will only work when USB debugging is enabled.
Method 3. Reset to factory settings
The next method is simpler than the previous one, but using it will delete all data from internal memory, such as installed applications, linked accounts, SMS, etc. Photos, audio and other files on SD will remain intact. Full instructions you will find in the article:.
The next time you activate the device, restore the data from backup copy– works provided that it was previously carried out.
Method 4. Flash a smartphone or tablet
By flashing your Android phone or tablet, you will remove the lock or password. Our website has Android firmware devices various manufacturers, separately Samsung via and LG via .
Method 5. Removing gesture.key (pattern unlock) and password.key (password reset)
The method is intended for owners of phones and tablets with and. Its effect is that the system files “gesture.key” and “password.key”, which are responsible for displaying the graphic lock and password, respectively, are deleted.
For this you need the Aroma file manager. Download the archive from the link and send it to your phone or tablet without unpacking it. Then turn off the device and . To do this, instead of the power button, press and hold one of the possible combinations (or read the FAQ for specific models):
- Volume up + “ON”
- Volume down + “ON”
- Volume up/down + Power + Home
Using the volume up and down buttons, you can move up and down, respectively, and confirm your selection with the power/lock button. In new smartphones, Recovery can be touch-sensitive.
Instructions:
1. In the CWM Recovery menu, select “Install zip”.
2. Then click “Choose zip from /sdcard” and go to the folder where Aroma was downloaded or use “Choose zip from last install folder”. In the second case, you will see all the latest downloaded archives, among which you will find the one you need.
3. Select the archive with Aroma Explorer.
- “gesture.key” (“gatekeeper.pattern.key” in new firmware)
- "password.key" (or "gatekeeper.password.key" instead)
- "locksettings.db-wal"
- "locksettings.db-shm"
Select them and click “Delete” in the additional menu.
Finally, reboot your device. You can enter any password and the phone will be unlocked. Then feel free to go to the settings and set a new lock.
6. How to remove graphic lock via TWRP Recovery
Unpack the archive with Odin and run the program.
Switch your smartphone to firmware mode (aka Bootloader, download mode). To do this, with the device turned off, press and hold 3 keys:
- “ON” + volume down + “Home” button
When you get to such a menu, press the Volume Up key to continue.
Android and the word “Downloading” will appear on the screen - which means you have switched Samsung to firmware mode.
Connect your phone to your computer via USB and wait for the drivers to install. The first cell “ID:COM” will display the connected port, and the message “Added” will appear in the logs.
Now click on the AP button (PDA in older versions of Odin) and select the Recovery file.
If there is a checkmark next to “AP”, and the path to the file is written in the field next to it, you can proceed.
To start the firmware, click “Start”.
Since the weight of the Recovery file is small, the process will take a couple of seconds. The message “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)”, and in the upper left cell – “PASS!”. This means that the custom Recovery firmware was successfully installed.
Now turn off your phone and hold one of the key combinations to get into Recovery:
- “Home” + volume up + power on
- “Home” + “ON” (on older Samsung)
- Volume up + power on (on older tablets)
Depending on the installed Recovery: CWM or TWRP, go to points 5 or 6 of this article and delete the files:
- "password.key" ("gatekeeper.password.key")
- "gesture.key" ("gatekeeper.pattern.key")
- "locksettings.db-wal"
- "locksettings.db-shm"
13. How to remove the unlock key on Huawei and Honor: backup PIN code
On Huawei and Honor, in addition to the pattern key, a backup PIN code is used. Therefore, to unlock the device, you need to draw the pattern incorrectly 5 times, and the display will display the message: “Try again in 1 minute.” Wait 60 seconds for the “Backup PIN” button in the lower right corner to become active. Click on it, enter your PIN and the unlock key will be instantly reset.
14. Backup PIN on LG
When setting a screen lock on LG, you need to set a backup PIN code, which you can enter instead of a pattern or password, and unlock the phone.
To do this, draw an irregular graphic pattern until a message appears indicating that input is blocked for 30 seconds. Click “OK”, select “Forgot your pattern?” at the bottom, enter your PIN code and click “OK”.
15. Smart Lock function
Starting with Android 5.0, the system has a Smart Lock feature that allows you to disable the screen lock in certain situations. For example, when the device is at home or connected to a trusted device via Bluetooth. Depending on the device manufacturer, as well as the version of Android, there are different unlocking options using Smart Lock, such as voice detection, face recognition and others.
Of course, Smart Lock is a convenient feature that simplifies the use of a mobile device. But thanks to it, attackers can gain access to personal information stored on a smartphone. For example, if you designate your office as a safe location and leave your phone at your desk, anyone can unlock it. Therefore, configure Smart Lock wisely, or better yet, think several times before enabling this function.
Smartphone lock – effective way protection of personal data. At the same time, a hastily set digital, symbolic or graphic password is easy to forget. To avoid being left without a phone, we suggest you familiarize yourself with several in simple ways unlocking.
Method 1: Enter your Google account login and password
This method is simple, does not require a PC and allows you to save information on an internal storage device. At the same time, in Android versions 5.0 and higher, some devices do not support this unlocking method.
Entering an incorrect password/pattern 5 or more times in a row will block the entry and open a dialog box. The system will prompt the owner to enter the login and password used on Google smartphone account, which will allow you to reset the block. A prerequisite is the availability of mobile or Wi-Fi Internet.
Method 2: Factory reset
The simplest and most radical solution to how to unlock your phone if you forgot your password if the methods listed in the article do not work or are not suitable. The data on the internal storage will be deleted, but the information on the memory card will remain unharmed.
To reset the settings, you must go to Recovery mode. To do this, you need to turn off the phone and hold down one of the button combinations below for 10-15 seconds:
- decrease the volume and turn on;
- increase the volume and turn on;
- turn on and simultaneously hold down both volume keys;
- volume down, power on and home button.
After the robot logo appears, select Recovery. If there are no options on the screen, hold down both volume keys. These buttons are used to scroll through items up and down, and the power button is used to select an item. Next, click on “wipe data/factory reset”, and in the next window, confirm the action by selecting “Yes”. After clearing the data, click on “reboot system now” to reboot the phone.
Method 3: deleting data using the Find My Device service
An alternative method that also allows you to remove the lock by complete removal information. Suitable for novice users or those who were unable to enter Recovery mode. To work you will need a computer or mobile device and access to the Internet.
- Provide the phone where you want to remove the lock with Internet access.
- Go to page service searching for a smartphone. To do this, use a PC or other mobile device.
- Log in and wait for the phone's location to be determined.
- On the left side of the screen, select “wipe data” and then confirm the action, after which the data clearing will begin.
Method 4: using Dr.fone toolkit – Android Data Recovery
The Dr.fone toolkit utility is a universal set of tools for disabling 4 types of screen locks: digital, character, graphic and fingerprint. The good thing about this method is that it allows you to save data on an internal drive, but requires a computer and Internet access to work. After installing the program, you need to perform a few simple steps:
- Launch the program and connect your smartphone to your computer. It is advisable to use the original cable and USB connector on motherboard, if you are using a PC.
- Select “Remove screen lock” – Lock Screen Removal. Then confirm the action.
- Put your smartphone into Recovery mode and wait for the recovery files to download.
- After a few minutes, the screen lock will be removed.
Method 5: Disable picture lock via TWRP Recovery
If a third-party bootloader is installed on your smartphone TWRP Recovery, then the blockage is removed through the built-in conductor. This does not require a PC or Internet access, and all data will remain safe.
After transferring the phone to TWRP Recovery, you need:
- Click on the “Advanced” button in the main menu.
- Open the file manager “File Manager”.
- Open the “data” folder, then “system” and delete the 5 files inside: gesture.key, password.key, locksettings.db, locksettings.db-wal and locksettings.db-shm. Removal is carried out one by one using the “Delete” button. To confirm the action, move the slider on the screen to the right. Then click “Back” and do the same operation with the remaining files.
- Return to the main menu of recovery mode, and select reboot the device: “Reboot” - “System”.
Smartphone owners use a screen lock code for security purposes to prevent strangers from accessing personal information and documents on their device. However, sometimes the owner of the gadget himself forgets the digital password. In this case, you can unlock your Android phone in several ways, described below.
Sign in to your Google account
The method only works on older smartphones with Android versions below 5.0. In later modifications of the operating system, developers abandoned this function. To unlock your phone you need to:
- Enter the wrong code 5 times in a row.
- The text “Forgot your password?” will appear on the display. You need to click on this inscription.
- The system will ask you to provide information from the account with which the phone is associated (used in the store Google Play and various applications from Google). You must enter your username (or e-mail address) and password in the appropriate fields and click “Login”.
- The phone will be unlocked, after which the owner will be able to set a new PIN code in the gadget settings.
- If you have forgotten your Google account password, to recover it you must go to google.com and follow the instructions.
Note: If you're using a non-numeric password, find out how to unlock your device when .
Find my mobile service
This method is only suitable for Samsung phones. Other manufacturers also have similar services, but only Samsung has a remote unlock function. To use it, you will need:
- Open samsung.com page.
- Log in to the service by clicking on the “Login” button and entering your phone number and password for your Samsung account.
- Find your device in the “Content and Services” section and click “Unlock”.
- You must also be logged into your Samsung account on your smartphone. In addition, the device must be connected to the Internet. This can be done at any time using a curtain.
Removing a password from a computer via ADB Run
This method can only be used if USB debugging is enabled on the locked phone. To activate it you need:
- Open the Settings menu on your smartphone.
- Go to the “About phone” section.
- Click on the “Firmware Version” (or “Build Number”) line 5-7 times until a notification appears about switching to developer mode.
- Return to “Settings” and go to the “Accessibility” section. Select "For Developers".
- In the menu that opens, enable “USB Debugging”.
If the mentioned function is active on the smartphone, to remove the digital key you will need:
- Download the archive with the ADB Run installer on the androidp1.ru page and complete the installation by running the setup.exe file.
- Open the program and connect the locked phone to the computer via a USB cable.
- In the ADB Run main menu, enter the number 6 in the command line and press Enter to go to the section for disabling device lock.
- In the window that opens, type the number 3 on the keyboard and press Enter (if the phone has access to root rights, the desired option is 4). The program will ask permission to delete the “password.key” file, which is responsible for the screen password. To confirm the action, you need to enter “yes” into the command line and press Enter.
- The digital code will be cleared and the device will automatically reboot.
Disabling blocking via Aroma File Manager
You can remove a password not only using a PC, but also directly from system files devices. This method can be used on Android phones with a special Recovery menu.
Setting a password is a great way to secure your device. However, sometimes it happens that the owner may forget the password. What to do in this case? Today RosCase will tell you the most accessible methods for the average person, and teach you how to what to do if you forgot your Android password.
Before setting a password, we advise you to do backup the data that is most important to you. So to speak, just in case. Branded smartphone applications will help you with this or cloud storage. It happens that the device falls into the hands of young talents, who, with their chaotic manipulations, manage not only to give you a password, but also to remove some of them along the way. important files. In this case, how can you find out the password on Android if the child doesn’t even speak yet? This is where our simple tips will help you.
Method No. 1 - Unblocking using a Google account
A Google account will help you unlock a forgotten password on Android. This method will allow you to completely and completely save all data. The most important condition for realizing this feature is the presence of an active connection to the network. After entering the wrong password five times, the message “Forgot your password” will appear, which you will need to click on. In the windows that appear, you will need to enter your Google account username and password. After completing this procedure by clicking on the “Login” button, you will see a request for New Password. Here, play it safe and don’t be too lazy to write down your created password (just in case).
If there is no Internet connection on your gadget, you can insert another SIM card into it or try to reboot the device. In this case, during the switching process, you need to have time to pull out the top menu curtain.
One more nuance: if you have forgotten your account password. In this case, you can restore it here. Just select the desired item and Google will help you recover your encryption. Note: login login is email address @gmail.com.
Method No. 2 - Reset password via call
To implement it, you will need a second smartphone, from which you will need to make a call to your device. As soon as the call arrives, pick up the handset and, without interrupting the call, go to settings and carry out reset picture password on Android or deactivate the character password. For this method to work, your device must have a radio module for calls.
Please note that this method is not suitable for all devices. If your gadget has become just such an exception, proceed to method No. 3.
Method number 3 - Return to factory settings
This method is more radical than all those proposed above. However, if the first two did not work, then you can bypass the password on Android only by deleting all data from the device. Once again, Google and its “Android remote control” feature will come to the rescue. But this will only work if it was previously activated on the device and it is connected to the network. By going to the page ", enter your data. You will see a sign with the last determined location of your device, as well as the functions “Call” and “Block” and “Delete data”. Using the latter, you can delete all data from the gadget and return everything to factory settings.
Method number 4 - Hard Reset Android
If it so happens that all the previous methods could not be implemented, then there is still an option that does not require an Internet connection. You can do full reset by pressing certain buttons while the smartphone is turned off. Different combinations work on different phones: lock+volume up, lock+volume down, lock+home button, etc.
Once you see the image on the screen, release the Power button. The device will boot into Recovery mode. Navigation through menu items is carried out using the volume buttons. You must select the line “Wipe data (clear memory)” and confirm the selection by pressing the power button. The machine will warn you about data loss and delete it after confirming again.
Of course, these are not all methods, but they are the simplest and most accessible. For example, there is a method with flashing and the need for ROOT rights. But these options require much more description and time.
We, in turn, wish you not to forget your passwords and not to use your precious devices as toys for your children.
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