Today I will tell you 8 ways to remove the pattern from a locked Android! Many people advise to do wipe (reset all data of Android smartphone or tablet)! Don't do it right away! Leave this article bookmarked as it can be very useful.
Method number 1
Author's method of unlocking the pattern for tablets and smartphones from the Fans Android site!
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Method number 10
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- Get root access via odin
- Install from Recovery mode from AROMA Filemanager memory card.
- Go to / data / system /
- Delete file GESTURE.KEY
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Information always needs to be protected, and this especially applies to personal information, it is unlikely that the owner of a phone or tablet will want his personal correspondence to become known to others.
Financial information is the most interesting for outsiders and its protection will never be superfluous.
To keep your data safe, Android offers several security options:
- Setting the PIN code.
- Setting a password.
- Installing a pattern.
The pattern key is the most convenient feature for protecting your phone and should be discussed in more detail. When installing such a key, there is no need to remember complex passwords, the visual memory and the touch screen of the device will help to create and remember a unique pattern, which will become a graphic key.
The pattern can be installed on any Android device.
Depending on the version of Android, the menu items for setting the pattern are located in different sections:
- Android 2 - Device Location and Security tab.
- Android 5 - Security tab.
How to install
Finding the pattern in the settings can be slightly changed or moved to a separate menu item due to the customization of the device.
The very idea of such a key is quite simple and in order to create a graphic key it is necessary to set a picture by connecting between 4 to 9 suggested points, and the points themselves cannot be used twice.
This key is very easy to remember and easy to use. To replace or delete it, you just need to go to the menu again and turn off the pattern function or replace it with a new one, if necessary.
What to do if you forgot
Unfortunately, with much needed utility, the pattern key function can have its drawbacks, because such a key can be forgotten over time.
Such an annoying nuisance will significantly limit the use of the phone, because now it will only be possible to make emergency calls from it. With a tablet without a communication module, things will be even worse, as it turns into a digital clock.
The situation when the user has forgotten his pattern is simple and commonplace, and the simplest solution in such a situation is to try to remember the unlock combination, but unfortunately, in most cases, the necessary combination is hopelessly forgotten and you have to look for other ways to revive the device.
So how to unlock the pattern will help you understand the content of this article.
On the video, I forgot the graphic key how to unlock the android:
Ways to fix everything
The methods for resetting the pattern are the same for both phones and tablets. The only difference is that not all tablets have a GSM communication module that allows you to make calls and use SMS, and the absence of such a module slightly reduces the number of options suitable for resetting the key.
Method 1
To unlock phones, the simplest option is to make a call to the locked device, then minimize the call window with the Home key and go to the phone settings menu where you can disable the pattern. Unfortunately, this method may not work on later versions of Android and you will have to select other options.
Method 2
Well suited for both tablets and phones. While this method of discharging the battery is quite simple, in this case it is necessary to wait until the battery is discharged. As a result, the device will notify the owner of a low battery charge and at the moment the battery status window appears, go to the settings, where and disable the use of the graphic key.
On the video, how to unlock the phone from the graphic key:
Method 3
Also suitable for any device if there is an active Internet connection and a Google account. If you enter an incorrect pattern more than 10 times, a window will appear on the screen prompting you to enter your Google account login and password. Login should be entered before the domain name, that is, before the @ sign.
Unfortunately, such unlocking requires the Internet, which can only be enabled on a phone or GSM tablet as follows:
Enabling Wi-Fi
- Activate the "emergency call" window.
- Dial the service code * # * # 7378423 # * # *.
- Select WLAN in the service menu.
- set hotspot and password.
- Enable 2G, 3G or 4G
- We replace the SIM card in the phone and turn it on.
- Enter the PIN code and confirm the inclusion of data transmission.
- We replace the SIM card with our own.
Method 4
Resetting the pattern is possible on any device using a partial reset to the factory settings, this action will delete all programs with their data (save games, browser history, etc.), but will save personal data (photos, music, etc.). To reset the settings, you must simultaneously activate the power button and the volume button (usually increasing the volume) before turning on the phone or tablet, then select wipe data / factory reset in the menu and confirm your choice with the phone's power button. Finally, select reboot system now and after the reboot you can use the device again.
Method 5
The next way to unlock your phone or tablet is to use a computer. To do this, you need to download the ADB program to your computer, and in such cases, you need to have debug mode enabled on your phone. Next, you need to connect the phone and check if the drivers are installed that are necessary to detect the phone by the computer.
Then run the adb.exe program and execute the following command:
- adb shellrm /data/system/gesture.key
There are ways to protect yourself from such forgetfulness, the SMS Bypass application can help in this, which allows you to delete the pattern by sending SMS with the content "1234 reset".
On the video, I forgot the graphic key how to unlock an android tablet:
Root rights are required for the application to work.
If you cannot reset the key yourself, any service center will be able to solve your problem. Prices depend on the model of your device and start at 10 USD.
The graphic key should be quite complex and to make it easier to remember when creating it, it is desirable that it be associated with well-known signs or symbols.
The person reading this article with 99% probability is the owner of an Android device. With the same probability, you once, with concern for the safety of personal information, set it to lock using a pattern. And then the day has come when your memory has failed and it is already impossible to remember or solve the coveted combination of dots to unlock. It is not difficult to imagine the emotions of a person who unsuccessfully moves his finger across the glass of the screen for the 24th time and goes through various combinations. And you think what to do if you forgot the pattern, you can't guess it, and how to remove it.
It's not just forgetfulness to blame
It is possible that you are a parent or a lucky person who has a younger brother or sister or nephews among your relatives. As soon as you lose vigilance towards your device, the child “occupied” it, trying to play toys, see photos or do something else. As far as is known, several dozen times an incorrectly entered key that removes the graphic lock is sent to the login and password entry field for Google. The problem arises when there is no Internet nearby to "log in": without it, unlocking is simply impossible to remove or pick up, and you will be left without connection until the first connection. This situation is especially relevant in the country or in the village - where sometimes the net catches poorly.
There are no unsolvable problems
It means that this one is within our power. If you can't guess the forgotten key, you'll have to think further. Ways to remove or pick up a lock, if the user has forgotten the pattern, differ in the time spent on the process and in the method.
By time, they are divided into the following options:
- fast (up to 10 minutes);
- long (maximum day).
By method:
- via the phone (quickly, but the chances of success are less);
- via a computer (the probability of unlocking is higher, but the method takes longer).
Some of the ways how to throw off or pick up a lock requires root rights, and is also fraught with a "reset" of the warranty, loss of personal data or the "death" of the phone. Are you sure you can do it? If so, below you will read all the known ways to bypass the blocking. Get ready to find out how to unlock your pattern if you still couldn't guess it ..
Unlock via phone
So, if your phone has blocked your entrance, there are ways to easily remove or solve the lock using this method. A couple of clicks and you can continue using the device.
- Enter your username and password.
The phone, as you can see in the presented photo, blocked the entrance and prompts users to enter a login and password to access their Google account if they misplaced the dots too much. After correct data entry, the lock is released.
Advantages: the easiest and least risky of all methods.
Flaws: the method will not help if there is no Internet or forgotten the password from Google, then the lock cannot be solved for sure. Please also note that you will not be able to connect via Wi-Fi, which requires a password, or data transfer. You will have to connect the modem via a USB adapter or connect to a point already known to the device.
- Reset settings.
The bottom line is to return the default settings (there is no phone protection in the factory settings) and discard the existing ones. At the same time, you risk losing important information: contacts, notes and installed applications. If you follow the instructions depending on the brand, it is not difficult to remove the lock. At the same time, turn off the smartphone, and leave the battery charge at least to 60%.
Next, you need to get into a special menu (system) by pressing the combination of buttons held at the same time corresponding to the brand of the phone. Once you get there, select factory reset ( clear storage) ... You may additionally need to choose Delete all user data and reboot system now .
Htc
Hold down the "volume down + power" buttons until the system menu appears.
Navigation with volume buttons, and selection - power.
Samsung
Phones of release before 2012: hold "Home + volume up + power".
After 2012: Hold Home + Power.
Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo
Hold down the "volume up + power" buttons.
Navigation through the menu with the volume buttons, the selection of items is carried out by pressing the power supply.
In Huawei phones, you need to remove the battery and put it back.
Prestigio
Hold the "Home + Volume Up + Power" buttons.
Navigation through the menu using the volume buttons, the selection of items is carried out by the power supply.
Asus
Hold down "volume down + power".
Navigation with the "volume down" button, selection - "up"
Thus, the question of how to remove the pattern through a factory reset from an android becomes clearer. In fact, there are many brands and their models, and each phone has its own combination.
Advantages: irreplaceable if you do not remember the key or password from Google, and the computer is far away.
Flaws: destruction of personal information: contacts, notes, applications.
100% working methods of unlocking a key through a phone end there.
Using a computer
In addition to the high probability of bypassing the phone lock, the computer method has an equally important option to “kill” it. Strictly following the instructions will help you avoid this.
There are more ways on how to unlock an android:
- Through special software (example - in the photo).
Each phone comes with a specialized program for its maintenance on a PC. Sonya, for example, has a Sony PC Companion.
Advantages: easy to use.
Flaws: Sometimes there is no program included. Searching for it on the Internet is sometimes delayed.
- Using fastboot in the system menu.
This method will help restore factory settings, but not through the phone directly, but using a computer:
- install Adb Run and special drivers for android on your PC;
- put your phone into Fastboot mode through the system menu;
- run the program and go to the ADB item by selecting Manual Command;
- enter "fastboot erase data" in the console. Or "fastboot –w";
- restart your smartphone.
Advantages: Adb Run is easier to find than dedicated software.
Flaws: unlocking in this way takes a relatively long time; the language of the program is English, and the appearance is unusual for an ordinary user.
- Re-flashing.
Cheap and cheerful. With a special program and official firmware, following the instructions, reflash your mobile phone. Recommend using the Adb Run program.
Advantages: this method always works.
Flaws: there is a considerable risk of turning the device into a "brick" if its owner did something wrong. In addition, flashing takes a long time, and the guarantee remains to say "goodbye". Follow this method only as a last resort.
- Deleting key.
This method would have made it to the telephone method list if it hadn't been for a few things to be done via the PC. Namely - download the installer of the application to the memory on the phone.
More details:
- download the zip containing the Aroma File Manager (if the file is not in the archive, then pack it there);
- download the application to the SD card in the phone;
- through the system menu, install it (select "install zip from sdcard". Then "choose zip from sdcard", and then select the downloaded installer from the list provided); in the running application, you need to open the system folder in the data directory and delete the files named “gesture .key "," locksettings.db "," locksettings.db-wal "and" locksettings.db-shm ".
These items are described for the CWM type system menu, which is present in most smartphones: in the TWRP type system menu it is easier due to the file manager. There it is enough to go to "Advanced" → "File Manager", and then delete the files from p. 4.4.
Advantages: important information will not be lost.
Flaws: you need root rights; the procedure will have to be repeated each time.
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Conclusion
As you can see, removing the pattern is not difficult. But situations are different. The more urgent it is, or the more important it is to have the information recorded, the more difficult it is to do without "sacrifices." The most important advice is to learn the password or write it down on a piece of paper so that when you enter it, the phone does not block you. Thus, in the case of a forgotten key on an android, you will only have to use the first method described here. Success in unlocking!
In the age of information technology, you can store various information in the memory of electronic devices, for example, on a tablet or smartphone. The Google Android operating system is well equipped. In this way, users can protect personal information from third-party access. If you are worried that someone will steal your data or simply do not want someone to see what you store, then you can install one of the pre-installed protection methods.
To reset your password, you need access to your Google account
The graphic key is considered one of the most reliable, so a stranger cannot unlock the device just like that. However, if the owner of the device suddenly forgot the pattern, this advantage will play against him. In order to gain access to your tablet or smartphone, you will have to find a way to hack the graphic key. There are several ways, and we invite you to familiarize yourself with them.
Removing the pattern ...
... through your Google account
This way to remove the pattern is the easiest and simplest. The minimum condition for its successful implementation will be a connected and synchronized Google account, as well as an active Internet connection.
After entering the wrong combination several times, you will see a message that for security reasons the next attempt will become available in 30 seconds. The "Forgot the pattern" button will appear in the corner. If you click on it, then you will be prompted to enter your Google account information. With an active Internet connection, the device will be unlocked, after which you will need to come up with a new key. Therefore, we advise you not to ignore the calls to keep an active Internet connection, as well as to enter your Google account data during the initial one. Internet rates are not high, and a connected and synchronized account will help you out in such a situation.
... by calling a locked device
If your device has an old version of Android, no higher than 2.2, and it also supports phone calls, then try calling it from another phone. After answering the call, press the menu button, usually located in the middle. The call will be transferred to the background and the settings menu will become fully accessible to you. Go to the security settings and try to remove or replace the pattern. You may need to reset all settings.
… Discharging the battery
One way that can help is to wait for the battery to drain. At the moment when the charge is almost empty, the device issues a corresponding warning. At this moment, you need to have time to enter the settings menu item, which notifies the user about the state of the battery, allowing you to disable some programs and processes. After launching it, you can try to go to the privacy settings and reset the settings. By the way, the method is quite effective and can help in most cases. The main thing is to catch the right moment to go to the Android settings.
... by deleting the gesture.key file via recovery
After you enter a pattern in the settings, its combination is saved in a special file gesture.key in the system partition of the file system. Knowing where it is located and having access to the system partition, you can delete it and thereby remove the unlock pattern using the AROMA Filemanager application.
But first, you need to be rooted on your Android device. If you have already received them, this is very good, if not, you will need to start with them. If you still doubt their need, then read the article. Possible ways to get them are listed here or in the article.
When the graphic key is locked, the only available way to obtain root-rights is to get them through the Recovery mode. To do this, do the following:
So, if all conditions are met, install AROMA Filemanager in the following way:
... by performing a factory reset
If you don't succeed in standard ways, and you don't really want to mess with root-rights, then you will have to reset all settings. Enter Recovery mode, go to Wipe data / Factory reset and wait for a while. All your programs and settings will be reset along with the forgotten pattern. Please note that you will have to install and configure everything from the very beginning. If you get to this method, be sure to enter your Google account after the reset, so that in the future you can, in which case, quickly recover.
Now many smartphone owners use the pattern key input method to unlock. This allows you to protect the device from thieves who simply cannot access the contents of the device. However, sometimes this method plays a cruel joke with the user. The direction of movement of the finger can be completely forgotten. At such a moment, the owner of the device begins to ask the question: "How to unlock Android if you forgot the pattern?". In today's article, we will answer this question in full detail.
There are several ways to remove the pattern from Android. Not all of them work in the vast majority of cases. But there is one most reliable way. It consists in installing SMS Bypass... This small and very inexpensive program will allow you to remove the pattern by sending a special SMS message to your smartphone containing the text “ 1234 reset". Of course, this code can be changed in the utility settings.
Attention: the application requires root access! Be sure to get superuser rights before installing it!
It should be noted that SMS Bypass can be installed even on a blocked device, as long as it has google account... To install, you need to go from your computer to Google play under the same account. Go to the application page and click the " Buy". Then you will be given a choice on which gadget to install the program on. If the smartphone is connected to the Internet, then the installation will be made in the next minute.
Phone call
This way of bypassing the pattern on your phone does not require any investment. You don't need to install an additional application either. You only need to make a call to your number from another device.
Attention: this method only works on older smartphones running Android 2.2 or earlier. The security breach was later repaired.
The method is to reset the pattern during the call. This is done along the way " Settings» - « Safety».
Entering data from your account
This method does not work on all versions of Android. It is sewn into only some of the branded shells. The method of removing the pattern consists of five to six attempts to enter it incorrectly. After that, you will be asked to wait 30 seconds.
After further fruitless attempts to make the correct movements with your finger, a window with a button " Forgot your pattern?". Click on it, after which you will need to enter the data from your Google account (username and password). If at the moment your smartphone is not connected to the Internet, then you can do this immediately after restarting it. You can also click the " Emergency call"And enter the following code: *#*#7378423#*#*
Manual deletion of the gesture.key file
Attention: this method only works on smartphones with a modified Recovery menu! If you have never installed third-party firmware, then this method is not for you!
Your pattern is contained in a text file gesture.key... If you delete it, then the pattern itself will be reset. You can eliminate it without unlocking the device using the following Recovery menus:
- CWM;
- TWRP.
Your actions are extremely simple:
1. Download the utility archive file to your computer Aroma File Manager .
2. Move it to the memory card.
3. Insert the card into your smartphone.
4. Go to Recovery menu and install the app.
5. Follow the path "/ Data / system /».
6. Delete files gesture.key, locksettings.db, locksettings.db-wal and locksettings.db-shm.
7. Restart your smartphone.
8. Enter any pattern - the device should be unlocked.
If you have the Recovery TWRP menu installed, then you don't even need to download a separate utility. You can find a file manager along the path " Advanced» - « File manager».
Using a second user
This method works only on devices with root access installed by the application. SuperSU and at least two registered users. It is also important that multiplayer mode must be enabled in SuperSU.
In order to remove the pattern from Android, you must:
1. Switch to the second user.
2. Go to Play Market and install Root Browser .
3. Open the installed utility and follow the path " / data / system /».
4. Delete the following files:
- gesture.key;
- locksettings.db;
- locksettings.db-wal;
- locksettings.db-shm.
Data reset
This method will work on many smartphones that have the Recovery menu installed (TWRP, CWN, or Standard). Using this method, you will not only have to reset the pattern, but also delete all other user data - the phone book, SMS messages, notes and some other data. Fortunately, if you have a Google account and sync is enabled on your device, you can easily restore everything. As for photos, videos and music, they are not going anywhere.
To reset data, you need to go to Recovery menu and select the item in it Wipe data / Factory Reset... Different manufacturers have a different exit method for the Recovery menu:
- Smartphone Samsung first you need to turn off, then hold down the center key, the volume up key and the power button. On models manufactured before 2012, you only need to hold down the power button and center key.
- On smartphones Htc the volume down button and the power key are held down. After the Android image appears, both buttons are released. Instead of Factory Reset, the desired menu item can be called Clear storage... It is advisable to get and insert the battery (if it is removable) before going to the Recovery menu.
- On smartphones Huawei it is also recommended to remove and insert the battery. Then you need to hold down the power key and the volume up button. After the image from Android appears, the buttons are released.
- On smartphones Sony usually one of the above methods of switching to the Recovery menu works. Old models are an exception - they may require connecting the device to a computer and installing the program. Sony Ericsson PC Suite, where you need to go along the path " Tools» - « Data recovery».
- On a smartphone ZTE usually it helps to hold down the power button and press the volume up key at a certain time (then you also need to hold it down). And also reset the data by pressing the button on the lock screen " Emergency call"And a set of combinations *983*987# .
- On devices from Motorola, Archos, Asus and Prestigio the power key and the volume down button are clamped. Sometimes the volume up key is used instead of the latter.
Visit to the service center
An ideal way that works almost 100% of the time. Just take your smartphone or tablet to a service center. But please note that repairs will not be considered a warranty. Specialists will be able to remove the pattern lock from Android, but they will ask for money for their work.
Using a Samsung account
Of course, this method can only be used if you have a Samsung smartphone or tablet. You also had to register a Samsung account that allows you to use South Korean branded services. If these conditions are met, then take the following steps:
1. Log in from your computer to the Samsung Account website and log in by clicking the " To come in"And entering your username and password.
2. Go to the section " Find device».
3. Click the " Find»And re-enter your username (the email address specified during registration will work) and password. Then press the blue button " To come in».
4. If you have several South Korean devices, then select the one you need in the appropriate list (located in the upper left corner). Then it remains only to press the button " More».
5. Press the " Unblock my device».
Summarizing
Today's guide covers almost every way to unlock your smartphone. When you forgot your password or pattern, you can use one of them. You can also try to reflash the device, for which programs are used ODIN, Flashtool, Fastboot and many others. But this is already a completely extreme case, which should be resorted to when there is a special need.
