The Android operating system supports the screen protection function to ensure the safety of the device from unauthorized access by third parties. Users can set a PIN code, password or a specific connection pattern of 9 dots on the display. If you use Android recently, you can easily become a victim of your own protection, simply by forgetting the data entered as a password. Below are 5 easy ways to unlock your phone if you forgot your pattern password.
In order not to suffer with hacking the previously installed code, we highly recommend downloading the SMS Bypass application, but now it is difficult to find it, but real. We will not give a link so that we are not accused of distributing unwanted software, we apologize for this).
Entering data from a Google account
When you turn on the tablet for the first time, the OS always prompts you to register a new Google account, which will later be linked to the device. If you remember your account login and password, it will not be difficult to unlock the forgotten graphic code. How to unlock Android in this way, read the instructions:
Important! The method works if the phone is connected to Wi-FI or a mobile network.
- If you enter the wrong password, PIN or pattern 10-15 times (depending on the device), Google will prompt you to sign in to your account to restore access.
- Click on the window that appears "Forgot your graphic code?". Enter your username and password from your account, the device will be unlocked.
- Now you can change the blocking method in the settings or disable it completely.
Now you know how easy it is to unlock an Android phone, knowing the account information. But what if there is no Internet connection, but you urgently need to read a message from your boss?
We connect the Internet
Option 1 - use service code
- Go to the emergency call menu.
- Dial the following code: *#*#7378423#*#*.
- In the options select "Service Tests"
- WLAN. The Wi-Fi network will turn on.
On different models, service codes may differ, you can always find the one you need on the forums.
Option 2 - lan adapter
If it is not possible to use Wi-Fi, a LAN adapter and a router with an Ethernet (Lan) cable will come in handy. We connect to the regular micro-USB connector, the network will appear automatically.
Important! LAN adapters are not supported by all Android devices. For information specific to your model, contact the service center or read the specifications in the instruction manual.
3 option
Android on a tablet cannot check account data on Google servers if the smartphone is not connected to the network. Hacking the pattern on the phone is not necessary at all, the main thing is to provide the gadget with Internet access.
- Reboot your device by holding the power button for a few seconds.
- As soon as the device turns on, open the notification shade and click on the Wi-Fi or mobile network icon. If there are saved access points or enough money on the SIM card account, the Internet will work. Do everything as quickly as possible, otherwise the screen will lock before you open the notification center.
- Enter your username and password again. If everything is correct, the device will be unlocked. You can reset the security settings.
Unlock without network connection
If there are no saved Wi-Fi points, and the account has run out of money, try a few of the options below:
If you have a SIM card with Internet access at hand, turn off your smartphone and change the SIM card to a working one. Turn on your phone - 3G or LTE should appear.
Delete the system file gesture.key
First you have to install the upgraded Recovery menu.
There are two options:
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Battery drain method
Wait for the tablet's battery to drop to a low level. Depending on the device model, it can be 30, 15 or 10%. Watch the screen carefully, as soon as a notification appears about the need to connect your smartphone to the memory, click on it. The device options menu will open, go to the "Security" tab and disable the screen lock.
Important! This method only works on Android 4.1 or older.
Using third party apps
For gadgets with ROOT rights, a special SMS ByPass application has been developed. It allows you to unlock a special SMS message containing a specific code.
- Install the application on your smartphone and give it access to ROOT rights.
- If you forgot the pattern, just send a message with the text: "1234 reset" (without quotes). Immediately after receiving SMS, the device will be unlocked.
Phone call
On older versions of Android, you can remove the graphic lock simply by calling the device. If you are the owner of an old gadget:
Important! The instruction works on Android 2.2 and older.
- Dial your number on another device and press the call button.
- Receive an incoming call and quickly go to the settings. In the "Security" tab, disable the lock using a pattern key.
There is another similar method, but it only works on older Samsung models:
- Click on "Emergency Call", then the hardware button "Back".
- For a second, Android will go to the main menu with applications, and only then it will return back to the lock screen. In this second, you can have time to click on the application menu. Then open the settings in the same way, scroll to the security tab and remove protection.
Reset settings in the Recovery menu
It is easy to disable tablet protection through the Recovery menu, preinstalled on any Android gadget.
Important! All data will be lost after performing a Hard Reset.
For each model, the way to enter Recovery is slightly different. Below are options for popular manufacturers:
- Samsung - turn off your smartphone. Hold down the hardware volume and power buttons at the same time. After the Android icon appears, release Volume Down.
- Sony - turn off the device, hold down the volume up and power buttons. Release after the screen turns on and wait for Recovery to load.
- LG - with the gadget turned off, hold down the "Volume down" and the power switch. Within 10-15 seconds, you will enter the Recovery menu.
- HTC - the method is similar to the instructions for Sony.
Navigation through the Recovery is carried out using the hardware volume buttons, and confirmation of the action is possible by pressing the power button.
- Select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset".
- Confirm the desired action by highlighting "Yes" on the touch screen, then press the power switch. Wait for the reset to finish.
- Reboot your phone by selecting "Reboot system now".
On some models, navigation through Recovery is possible using touch buttons, and the menu is different. This is especially true for tablets and smartphones from Huawei and ZTE.
The lock key has been reset, but all your application and account data, as well as information from the internal memory, have been permanently deleted. The information on the SD card will not be affected during this operation.
Contacting a service center
The official service center of the manufacturer can help with unlocking for a fee. This is not a warranty case and free service may be denied. In addition, it is not always possible for specialists to hack the latest versions of the Android operating system, as security tools are being upgraded and manufacturers are increasingly installing security electronic chips.
In any case, use the services of only authorized services and do not agree to give the device for repair to the "masters" in the market. As a rule, such craftsmen can only do harm, but they will not help with the return of access to data.
Copy all memory to external media
The last way and the hardest. If you do not know how to solder microcircuits, you can not even watch how it is done. But I'll leave the video anyway.
A forgotten unlock key on a smartphone is an extremely unpleasant situation. You can prevent it by installing a special program and obtaining ROOT rights. In addition, thanks to the vulnerabilities of the Android system, it becomes possible to turn on the Internet and log into your Google account by removing protection quite legally.
If you have recently used a smartphone or tablet, do not set a complex pattern or a long password with many characters. In any case, try to remember at least part of the security scheme - Android will provide 10 attempts to enter every 20 minutes. Of course, if you enter the wrong codes all the time, the device will be blocked, and then you cannot do without authorization in Google.
Conclusion
Unlocking an Android phone or tablet with a forgotten pattern takes from a few minutes if you have data from your account, up to a week if you contact a service center. Remember that a graphic key is not the most reliable method of protection, and intruders can also easily gain access to valuable information on the device by guessing the correct pattern.
Use SD card encryption, complex passwords, or PIN to keep important data safe and private. Fingerprint scanners have appeared on the new models, providing a high level of protection and reliable in use.
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It is hard to imagine the life of a modern person without a mobile phone. Today it is not only a means of communication, but a place of storage of a large amount of information. Therefore, many users try to block the phone and the programs installed on it. If there are many passwords, there is a risk of quickly getting confused in them. Therefore, you should know in advance what to do if you forgot the password on your phone.
How to unlock your phone if you forgot your password
The user can set a password on the phone himself. This feature is provided by many manufacturers. If the code is entered incorrectly or the device is blocked, then it will not be possible to use it in the future. What to do in this case? Reset the firmware, that is, reset all functions to factory settings. On different devices, this operation is carried out in different ways.
For Nokia phones
Consider several options for unlocking your phone.
1. Entering the service number - *#7370
Turn off your phone. Press and hold three keys: the green call button, the asterisk, and the number 3 key. Without releasing these keys, press and hold the phone's power button for a few seconds. If everything is done correctly, then after rebooting the phone, it will be reset to factory settings.
2. Contacting the official website
After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, the machine will be locked. The only way to restore it is with a code. The latter can be found on the official website of the manufacturer. The master code is a sequence of numbers designed to unlock the phone. In most Nokia devices, the code is calculated by IMEI - an international phone number. It can be found in the warranty card or passport for the device.
3. Contacting the service center
If none of the above options fit, then you should contact the service center. Specialists will determine what exactly was blocked (SIM card or device) and restore the phone to working capacity.
For Samsung phones
The devices of this manufacturer are equipped with a lock function using a security code. In case of loss, you can restore the phone through a special program - Samsung@home 9.41. You need to install it on your PC and follow the instructions of the application. What else to do if you forgot the password on your phone?
- Call from another mobile
This recovery method is only suitable for modern smartphone models. Dial the blocked number from another phone. Without accepting a call, go to the menu "Phone settings" in section "Confidentiality" select item "Reset" and confirm the operation. Reboot the device. If everything is done correctly, the password will be reset.
- Pressing certain keys
If it was not possible to turn on the phone, then you can do hard reset on older phones: mini, Duos etc. To do this, you need to press 3 buttons on your phone: power, volume and home. After the logo appears, the power button can be released. Within 15 seconds, the engineering menu will appear. Use the volume key to navigate to Wipe data/factory reset. Press the power button to confirm the operation and follow the system prompts.
- Reset user settings
You can reset your password using a key combination. *2767*3855# or *#56658378# . An engineering menu will open in which you need to select hard reset or Wipe data/factory reset, confirm the operation. After rebooting the phone, the password will be reset.
What to do if you entered the wrong PIN on your phone
The PIN code is a password to protect the SIM card. It is issued when connected to the network of a cellular operator. The phone requires a PIN code each time the device is turned on. If desired, the user can independently disable code verification through the phone settings. In section SIM Lock/Security(or any other item with the abbreviation SIM) you must select the item "PIN/Password Request" and deactivate the option.
After three unsuccessful attempts to enter the PIN, the phone will be blocked. What to do if you forgot your password on your phone? take advantage PUK code. It is indicated on the starter package of the SIM card. If the plastic card is lost, then you can recover the password in one of the following ways:
- send SMS to number 9999 with text: 375 XX XXX XX XX code word. Its user indicates when making a contract for receiving communication services.
- Through the Internet assistant of the cellular operator.
- At the Operator's Contact Center (if you have a passport).
To unlock your phone PUK code stands out 10 attempts. If all of them are unsuccessful, then the SIM card will be blocked. In this case, the user will have to change it in the Contact Center.
How to Bypass Password on Android
You can lock your Android smartphone with more than just a password or PIN. There is also a graphic key, a fingerprint scanner and other protection methods. It's very hard to break them. But you can bypass and gain access to the device. Consider the most popular methods.
With your own Google account
You can reset your graphic password using Google account on devices with OS Android 4.4 or earlier. After several attempts to unlock the screen, a link will appear on the screen. Click on it. Log in to the system of the locked device. This will reset the pattern.
Any mobile device can be controlled through a remote service https://google.com/android/devicemanager. The manager page displays a list of all devices connected to the account. If the desired device is not displayed in the list, then you need to refresh browser page. To restore access to the phone, press the button "Block" in the Dispatcher. A window will appear on the screen for entering a new password, which will replace the graphic key, PIN code. New password must be specified twice and then click on the button "Block".
The data recovery process takes 5 minutes.
Reset a picture password with ADB
This method can be used if the user previously managed files on a smartphone via a PC via USB using ADB. Connect the machine to a PC using USB. Open command prompt in adb directory and type command "adb shell rm/data/system/gesture.key". Reboot your phone. The lock screen should disappear.
Samsung Find My Mobile Service
The easiest way to reset your password on Samsung devices is through the app Find My Mobile. It will only be possible to use it if the user has previously created an account with Samsung. Go from any available browser to the link https://findmymobile.samsung.com/login.do and log in in your Samsung account. In the left menu bar, select the option "Lock Screen". Enter new code and press "Block". Reboot the machine. The lock screen password must be changed to a new one.
"Forgot Pattern" feature
On devices with OS Android 4.4 and below, you can restore access to data through the function . After 5 tries unlock message will be displayed on the screen "Repeat in 30 seconds".
At this time, press the button "Forgotten Key" at the bottom. The Google login window will appear. You must enter login and password from account. The system generates a letter with an unlock pattern and sends it to the specified email address.
What else to do if you forgot the password on your phone? If the lock screen was created by a third-party application, then the easiest way to bypass it is by booting the device in safe mode. To do this, just press and hold the power key. In the new menu, select the option "Turn off the power" and confirm the operation. The phone will boot into safe mode. All third party applications will be disabled.
It is enough to uninstall the program or change the password and restart the phone again.
How to unlock a phone or tablet if you have already tried everything
What should I do if I forgot the password on my phone and none of the above options worked?
Reset to factory settings
Even an inexperienced phone user can reset to factory settings. This will remove all installed programs. The general algorithm of actions was described earlier. There is no universal instruction, since reset is carried out differently on each model of the device. The process itself takes 5 minutes.
Phone flashing
If the reset failed, then you will have to reflash the phone, that is, change the operating system. This is already a more complicated process, so it is better to give the device to a service center.
Removing the system files "gesture.key" and "password.key"
On devices with root rights, you can delete the system files responsible for unlocking the screen and changing the password. To work, you need to download Aroma manager archive. Reboot the device and go to the menu Recovery while holding down three buttons Volume + Power + Home. On the menu CWM Recovery select .
Click to view all latest uploaded archives and find files by Aroma manager.
Open file manager. Enter the path " /data/system/' and remove the files: "gesture.key", "password.key", locksettings.db, "locksettings.db-wal", "locksettings.db-shm".
Reboot your device. The password will be reset.
Via TWRP Recovery
Team Win Recovery Project is a modified android system recovery application. Its functionality is wider than the official system recovery application. Therefore, on many devices, the program is installed simultaneously with the official application. TWRP allows you to change the firmware, fix system errors, reset data, clear the cache and perform other system tasks. In this case, user files remain unchanged.
Clear internal memory with Fastboot
fastboot- This is a tool designed for flashing partitions. It is designed for quick software updates without data recovery mode. It is also used to solve a number of system tasks, including unlocking the phone. You need to connect the device to the PC via USB and start the mode fastboot. A program for performing command tasks will appear on the PC. If this does not happen, then the selected phone model does not support Fastboot mode.
We remove the password on phones with an MTK processor
Apparatus with MTK chip should be flashed with SP Flash Tool Applications. This program allows you to install Recovery without clearing partitions first. You can also use TWRP or CWM utilities to delete files locksettings.db, "locksettings.db-wal" And "locksettings.db-shm". This process has been described in more detail previously.
If you forgot the set password or pattern on Android, this is not a reason to panic. Access to the smartphone can be restored, and there are several ways to unlock it. The updated instructions detail each of them.
How to reset password or lock in Android
(!) The article contains the main ways to reset the password / pattern, starting from the simplest (when you remember the username and password of your Google account) and ending with the more complex ones: Hard Reset, deleting the “gesture.key” and “password.key” files. Read all the points carefully, follow the links to detailed instructions, and everything will work out!
Method 1: Enter your Google account information
A working method for devices on Android 4.4 and below. Since Android 5.0, this option has been removed from many firmwares. But not all manufacturers did this, so check if it works for you or not.
When your phone or tablet is connected to a mobile network or Wi-Fi, all you need to do is enter your e-mail and password to unlock it. To do this, enter the pattern incorrectly 5-10 times, after which a warning will pop up about blocking the device for 30 seconds.
The button “Forgot your pattern?” will appear on the screen, by clicking on which 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.
Please note that this method requires mandatory access to the Internet. Therefore, open the quick settings panel 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 worked on this network before.
2. Reset a picture password using ADB
Pattern can be removed using ADB. You need to connect the device via USB to the computer and enter the necessary commands. All details in
The method will only work if 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 the internal memory, such as installed applications, linked accounts, SMS, etc. Photos, audio and other files on the SD will remain intact. Full instructions can be found in the article:.
During the next activation of the device, restore data from a backup - it works provided that it was previously carried out.
Method 4. Flash a smartphone or tablet
By flashing an Android phone or tablet, you will remove the lock or password. On our site there are firmware for Android devices from various manufacturers, separately Samsung using and LG using.
Method 5: Deleting gesture.key (unlock graphic pattern) and password.key (reset password)
The method is intended for owners of phones and tablets with and. Its action is that the system files “gesture.key” and “password.key” are deleted, which are responsible for displaying the graphic lock and password, respectively.
This requires the Aroma file manager. Download the archive from the link and download it to your phone or tablet without unpacking. Then turn off the machine and . To do this, instead of the power button, hold down one of the possible combinations (or read the FAQ for specific models):
- Volume up + "ON"
- Volume Down + "ON"
- Volume Up/Down + Power + Home
Use the volume up and down buttons to move up and down, respectively, and confirm the selection with the power / lock button. In new smartphones, Recovery can be touch sensitive.
Instruction:
1. In the CWM Recovery menu, select "Install zip".
2. Then click "Choose zip from /sdcard" and go to the folder where you dropped Aroma 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.
At the end, reboot your device. You can enter any password and the phone will be unlocked. Then boldly go to the settings and set a new lock.
6. How to remove the graphic lock through TWRP Recovery
Unzip the archive with Odin and run the program.
Put your smartphone into firmware mode (aka Bootloader, download mode). To do this, with the device turned off, hold down 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 inscription “Downloading” will appear on the screen - it means that you have put Samsung into 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 the "AP" ("PDA" in older versions of Odin) button 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 flashing, click "Start".
Since the size of the Recovery file is small, the process will take a couple of seconds. The logs will show the message “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)”, and in the upper left cell - “PASS!”. This means that the custom Recovery firmware was successful.
Now turn off your phone and hold down 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 steps 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
On Huawei and Honor, in addition to the graphic key, a backup PIN code is used. Therefore, to unlock the device, you need to draw the pattern incorrectly 5 times, and the message will appear on the display: "Try again in 1 minute." Wait 60 seconds until the "Backup PIN" button in the lower right corner becomes active. Click on it, enter the 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 that can be entered instead of a pattern or password and unlock your phone.
To do this, draw the wrong graphic pattern until the message about blocking input for 30 seconds appears. Click "OK", select "Forgot your unlock pattern?" at the bottom, enter your PIN 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 machine is at home or connected to a trusted device via Bluetooth. Depending on the manufacturer of the device, as well as the version of Android, there are different unlock options using Smart Lock, such as voice detection, face recognition, and others.
Of course, Smart Lock is a handy feature that simplifies the use of a mobile device. But thanks to it, attackers can gain access to personal information stored in the smartphone. For example, if you designate the office as a safe location and leave your phone at work, anyone can unlock it. Therefore, correctly configure Smart Lock, or rather, think several times before enabling this feature.
The first version of the Android platform has undergone several updates since its release. Google, paying great attention to the further development of the system, is constantly working not only to correct the errors found, but also to expand the functionality of the popular OS.
One of the innovations of the developers of the Android operating system was the latest protection system that appeared on devices starting with version 5.1. This function (Factory Reset Protection or FRP lock) is as follows: in case of loss of a smartphone or its theft, the owner will be able to lock his gadget, after which, without a Google account login / password pair, the phone will not be subject to further use. The same protection will work when you try to hard reset the settings (hard reset).
But how to bypass a Google account if we reset the settings ourselves, for example, when flashing a device or deleting a pattern? In addition, there are cases when the system does not accept the correct password / login.
In any case, the first time you start the device and try to access the wi-fi network, the smartphone screen will ask you to confirm your Google account on Android:
This is where the need arises to find a way to cope with the problem.
bypass google account
It should be noted the following: the situation is complicated by the fact that in the context of a large number of manufacturers of smartphones based on Android, and an even greater number of models, there is simply no single universal solution for all devices. Therefore, we will now consider several proven options.
How to avoid the reset problem
In order not to get into an unpleasant situation, do not forget to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the developers. To do this, before performing a reset, go to " Settings", select the section" Accounts" (may be " Accounts”), we find “ Google", open.
Next, call up the menu by clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner, select " Delete account” (on some models, the choice of action is called up by a long press on the account field). Now we need (USB debugging) and activate the item " OEM Unlock»:
Five Ways to Bypass Google Account Protection
Method number 1
The first step is to remove the SIM card and then turn on the smartphone. Next, select the desired language, ignore the SIM window (button " skip"). In the next window, where you need to enter a phone number or email. mail, press and hold the symbol @ until the settings button appears, press it first, and then " Android keyboard settings". After that, press the touch button " back” at the very bottom of the display, then in the same place the button for calling the submenu by long pressing (you may have to press the button “ home”, on all devices in different ways) until the Google search bar appears:
In the search box that opens, write the word " settings". Once in the settings section, select " Recovery and reset", and then turn off " Auto recovery" And " Saving backups"(Moreover, in this sequence), after which we reset the settings:
Method number 2
Another universal method that can help in a difficult situation when there is no way to enter the Internet or settings or other actions are also not possible to perform.
What should be done:
We insert a SIM card into a locked phone, from which we will delete the hum account. Then, we call this number from another device. We receive a call and select the action " Add new challenge”, then enter any numbers in the dialer:
Now we need to enter our Google account, from which we know the password (or create a new one). After that, we save the contact to this particular account:
After the done manipulations, restart the smartphone.
Method number 3
We insert a SIM card into the smartphone that we will unlock and call this number from another phone. Further, as it was described in the second method, click on + (i.e. add a new call), and reset the call. After that, the keyboard will open, with its help we enter the following combination: *#*#4636#*#* (see screenshot):
Immediately after entering the last character, there will be an automatic transition to a new window with information and advanced settings. Now click on the arrow located in the upper left corner of the screen and go to the standard settings of the device, select the section " Recovery and reset", turn off" Copying data" And " Auto recovery" (may be " Archiving" And " Data recovery”), after which we reset the settings (or hard reset):
It remains to wait for the completion of the procedure, and after that we go to our Google account via Wi Fi.
Method number 4
You can try to enter the standard settings in another way: on the main screen, press and hold the " Home”, and when the Google icon appears, “tap” on it and go to the search bar, press, the keyboard appears, type the word “ Settings»:
Method number 5
Please watch the video, which tells how to bypass the Google account using the application after resetting the settings QuickShortcut Maker, which will help provide quick access to the settings of a locked smartphone, as well as to the menu of applications installed on it:
We talked about the simplest and most popular ways that can help resolve the issue without harming the device. You can find a lot of other ways on the Internet, but do not forget that if you are not sure of your actions, then there is a danger of causing even more harm to your gadget. Therefore, if you have kept receipts, and the warranty period has not expired, then specialists in the service center will help you completely free of charge.
* Note: if the described actions did not bring the desired result, do not rush to test everything at once. It makes sense to wait from one to three days, and then proceed to the next attempts, because this is the period provided by the developers to unlock the device.
Was the information provided helpful to you? Have you encountered such a problem? If yes, then tell us how you managed to bypass Google account on Android. And that's all for me, good luck!
The password is a reliable means to protect the contents of the smartphone from strangers. A graphic combination instead of numbers is also convenient, because remembering a figure is easier than a 4-digit pin. But how to unlock the phone if you forgot the password? If you cannot remember the given combination, or another person accidentally changed it, you can still unblock it. In the article, we have collected working methods on how to disable a graphic key or digital password.
Our instructions are designed to restore access to personal gadgets only. We will not tell you how to crack the password on the phone, so as not to violate the right of every person to the inviolability of personal data.
In order not to remember the digital password, create a graphical version of it in the settings of your mobile device. To unlock the graphic key on Android, you need to connect the dots on the display in a certain sequence. To set a key:
- open the "Security" section;
- go to the sub-item "Screen lock";
- click on "Graphic key" and draw a shape.
Do not use the simplest characters, numbers and the first letter of your first or last name. For reliability, draw a fictitious figure on paper and save it so that you can always remember its appearance. If you didn’t do it and you can’t remember the picture in any way, read below what to do if you forgot your phone password
easy ways
Let's start with easy options on how to unlock your phone if you forgot the pattern password. Performance does not require special skills and is available even to a child, however, these methods are not effective in all cases.
Password reset
If you have set 2 authorization methods - by digital and graphic code, it is not difficult to remove the Android screen lock. Enter the graphic key, going through the options for the sequence of connecting points, until the number of attempts is exhausted. The message "Unlock by another method" will appear, click on it and enter the digital pin code.
Through a Google account
This method will require a Google account linked to a mobile phone and the Internet. How to reset the graphic key: after 5 attempts to enter the desired sequence, you will be prompted to postpone the search for 30 seconds. From the bottom of the display, the link “Forgot graph. key?" - click on it. A form for entering the login and password from the Google profile will open.
After authorization of a personal record, the device will be unlocked, and a new password will be created in the settings. If you lose your Google sign-in settings, set up new ones first. link through a computer.
If the gadget is not connected to the network, try fixing it in one of the following ways:
- Reboot it, after turning it on, expand the top curtain, turn on Wi-Fi in the "Mobile data" item.
- If you can't enter the notification center, click "Emergency Call" and enter the command *#*#7378423#*#*. In the menu, click on Service tests-WLAN, connect Wi-Fi.
- Insert a second SIM card with activated access to the network.
- Connect the phone directly to the router, you will need a special cable - a LAN adapter.
Call to device
If the device has an old version of Android (below 2.3), it is very easy to bypass the password. Dial his number from the second phone, while answering the call, the display is activated - go to the menu and change the pin code.
Low battery
The method is suitable for any version of the OS, but requires care and patience. How to unlock the graphic key: leave the battery to discharge, wait for the low battery message. Click on the button with information about the battery status, go to general settings and turn off the password. Be careful - the desired system window appears for 15 seconds.
Service center
If nothing helped, how to reset the password - they know at the manufacturer's technical service center. If you forget your pattern, you will have to pay for out-of-warranty repairs, even for a recently purchased device. But there are also warranty cases - when you remember the access code, but the display sensor incorrectly recognizes touches and does not allow you to open the phone. This is a hardware malfunction, the service will also help restore access.
Complicated ways
If you want to get a little deeper into how the OS works, try more advanced ways to unlock it. We will provide the most detailed instructions so that there are no difficulties.
Pre-installed utility
Preventing a problem is often easier than fixing it. You can bypass the graphic key in a pre-installed program - SMS Bypass or Pattern Unlock. Download it to your phone, the utility will need Root rights.
If you have forgotten the password on your phone, but have previously set SMS Bypass, send a message “1234 reset” to your number. The device will reboot, after connecting, enter any sequence and reset the lock.
Factory Reset
A universal method, suitable for any model - from popular Samsung and Sony Xperia to models of little-known Chinese manufacturers with any version of Android. Reset will return the device to its original state, erasing all user settings. This will destroy all information from the internal memory - installed programs, SMS texts, notes, phone book.
If you have created a profile on Google, regularly synchronize the contents of your smartphone with it, then you can restore contacts. Music, photos and video files saved to the SD card will not be touched in any way.
How to remove password from phone:
- Check the charge of the device - it should reach at least 60%.
- Turn off the device and hold down the keys to launch the system menu.
- Click on wipe data/factory reset. If touch input is not available, navigate through the sub-items using the volume buttons.
- All settings will be thrown off, the phone will boot.
- Set a new PIN code, do not forget to write it down.
The key combination that must be pressed to load the system menu differs depending on the gadget model. Usually these are various variations of physical buttons - power on, volume control, "Home". From the following list, you can find the values \u200b\u200bfor popular manufacturers:
- Samsung: power on, center and volume increase; for Galaxy Fit and Mini it is enough to press the first two buttons, for S Plus and Nexus - the last two.
- Sony Xperia: Shutdown and Home.
- HTC and Asus: volume down and off.
- Huawei: sound up and mute.
- LG: Nexus - two volume buttons and mute; L3 - down the sound, turn off and Home.
- Lenovo phone: mute and rocker sound.
Deleting key files
If you forgot the graphic key, you can delete certain files from the system where the pin code is stored for access. The method works if root rights and custom firmware with Recovery such as TWRP or CMW are configured. How to bypass the pattern password:
- Download the Aroma file manager.
- Copy it to your smartphone without unpacking.
- Turn off the phone, go to the system menu with a combination of buttons, as described in the previous section.
- Click on install zip, specify the path to Aroma.
- The program will open. Change to the data/system directory.
- Erase the files:
- Reboot the device, enter arbitrary numbers to unlock.
After resetting the pattern code, do not forget to make a new PIN code.
If there are several users on the gadget, you can remove the pattern on the phone in a different way. Each account must be rooted and have the SuperSu utility with multi-user enabled. How to remove the Android pattern key:
- switch to a second account;
- install a manager application;
- Erase the files that store the key.
Manufacturer specific methods
Some manufacturers of digital technology create branded services for remote unlocking of a mobile phone. Removing a forgotten password with their help is quite easy.
Samsung
To quickly unlock Samsung, you will need to register with a Samsung account. Her data must be entered into the phone in advance.
If it suddenly gets blocked:
- go to the profile on the Samsung account resource;
- in the "Content" section, find your gadget;
- press "Unlock screen".
Sony
How to remove a forgotten passcode on Sony Xperia:
- Download the proprietary Sony Ericsson PC Suite to your PC.
- Connect your Xperia to your computer.
- In the program, click "Data Recovery" in the "Tools" menu.
- Follow the prompts on the monitor to access your Xperia.
Xiaomi
On a Xiaomi phone with a firmware version prior to MIUI 7, you can cancel the lock through your Google or Mi accounts, using the "Forgot password" link on the login screen. On more recent models, only a reset through the system menu will help to unravel the access code. On some devices, it is available immediately - via power + sound up, on others you will have to figure out how to unlock the Xiaomi bootloader.
To do this, you need to request permission from the manufacturer through a special utility on the company's website. After receiving it, install the Mi Flash Unlock application, register in it and unlock the Bootloader.
After it was possible to unlock the bootloader, in Xiaomi Redmi 3 or another model, select Wipe all data in the system menu.
Conclusion
There are many ways to bypass a forgotten passcode. The most universal ones are logging in with a Google account and. Therefore, be sure to link your Google account to the device or be prepared to lose some data when resetting to factory settings.
