Do you tend to be head in the air? Do you easily forget your passwords? A moment of bewilderment and the drama ensues, you lock up your phone after entering too many times the code you mistakenly thought to be correct. Here are some methods to unlock your smartphone for the moment out of use.
These 8 suggested methods to bypass the lock screen are to be used wisely. They should be able to solve the first pitfalls that you have just sown in front of you, while waiting to find a more lasting solution.
Discover 8 unlock screen bypass methods
On Android,. Among others, we find the following options (available or not depending on the model): sliding, movement, unlocking by facial recognition such as the Face Unlock of the OnePlus 5T, voice unlocking, model or pattern, PIN code, the fingerprint reader, the iris scanner and of course, the traditional password.
But all these systems can one day present a problem when it is not our memory that falters. It can happen unfortunately (and some of you will recognize yourself) that you forget your code or your diagram thus leading to a blockage of your smartphone. No need to worry. In this tutorial,, depending on your preferences. Secondly, I will give you some tips (take it or leave it) so you never forget your codes and models. Let's go !
1. Unblocking through your Google account
It is a method concerning by andronauts having Android 4.4 and lower versions.
- Enter 5 incorrect PIN codes or draw 5 incorrect patterns.
- A new option “Forgotten PIN code” ou “Forgotten diagram” should appear.
- You are then offered two methods, one consisting of answering a security question and the second of entering your Google credentials.
- If you choose the first method, all you have to do is answer the security question you have predefined.
- If you opt for the second method, enter your Google account credentials (the ones you entered on your device when it was activated or to download applications from the Google Play Store, for example).
. Go directly to the device settings to remove the lock or choose a different one that you won't forget.
Note that the success of this method is uncertain insofar as the device theoretically needs to connect to the mobile internet to take your request into account.
2. Device reset
If you've gotten to this point, either you failed to unlock your Precious with the previous methods, or you could. In both of these cases, this method works at 100% success. On the other hand, it has many bad sides. See you if you are ready to use it!
WARNING: this manipulation will delete all your data, be it your applications, calls, SMS / MMS, photos, music and videos. So proceed with this method if you have nothing vital and if you have no other solutions!
In order to remove the phone lock, we will simply reset it by putting it back to the same state it was when you first turned it on (called a factory restore). You will therefore find your smartphone as it was in its origins.
To do this, the manipulation is very simple:
- Turn off your smartphone or tablet.
- Restart everything in recovery mode by holding down the keys "Home", “Volume Up” et "Power" (this command may vary on some devices).
- Once you get to a menu without an interface but just a few lines, head to the line “Wipe data / factory reset”Using the key “Volume Low” to go down in the menu.
- Confirm your choice by pressing the key "Power" of your device.
- Once done, restart your smartphone or tablet using the option "Reboot system now" from the menu.
Your Android system is refurbished. You will need to reconfigure your Google account, system settings, internet and you can then use it again. Also, since Android 5.1 Lollipop, Google has added anti-theft protection. Therefore, once the reset is complete, you will have to re-enter your Google credentials in order to be able to use the device again.
3. Android device manager
Android devices natively have a service from Google called Android Device Manager. This in itself is the best solution in attempting to resolve an accidental locking problem. This manager allows you to lock, ring or erase your data remotely. If your smartphone has been stolen from you and you don't want your data to be accessed, don't hesitate to use it.
Linked to your Google account, you can therefore control the application from your computer by going to the web page attached to the Android Device Manager. Once connected to this page, you should have access to the controls of your smartphone with the application. Paradoxically, press "Lock" to begin to fix the situation. If the browser takes a long time to find your terminal, refresh. It should find it after 5 updates.
After having clicked on “lock”, you will have access to this window asking you to define a password which will replace the PIN code, password or pattern for unlocking your mobile device. Enter your new password twice then validate by clicking on "Lock". In five minutes, your new code should be registered, all you have to do is enter it on your smartphone to unlock your smartphone. This is arguably the easiest method.
4. Samsung Find my device
If you own a Samsung smartphone, you can find a service similar to Android Device Manager on your devices called Find My Mobile. Start by going to this page and log in with your username and password associated with your Samsung account. It is imperative that you have an account with the manufacturer. Also check that your operator is not blocking this service.
Once logged in, move the cursor to “Lock my mobile device” located on the left margin of the screen. Then set a new password / PIN code in the first field and click on "Lock". In the space of a few minutes, your new code should be installed, you just have to enter it on your smartphone in order to unlock it.
5. Lost unlock pattern method
It is a method concerning by andronauts having Android 4.4 and lower versions which will therefore not be very numerous in 2021. By using the “Forgotten model” service. After 5 unsuccessful attempts, you should get a message saying: "Please try again in 30 seconds". When this message appears, tap the “Forgotten Pattern” button at the bottom of the screen.
Then select "use your Google identifiers" if you did not access them directly. Enter your Gmail credentials, Google should resend your model to you unlocking or offer to make a new one.
6. Android Debug Bridge
The Android Debug Bridge is a method only possible if you have USB debugging on your phone previously in the developer options of Android. Again, this will only work on the computer authorized to use ADB. If these two conditions are met, then you will be able to unlock your smartphone.
First, connect your smartphone to the computer by USB then, from a command prompt opened from the folder where adb.exe is stored, enter this command:
- adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
Finally, restart your smartphone. The lock screen should be gone. Keep in mind that this method is temporary, that a new PIN code will have to be set up before the next restart. To learn more about ADB, visit our forum.
7. Bypass non-native lock screen
If you are using an alternative Android lock screen rather than the native service, you will need to start Android in safe mode. To do this, it is generally possible to activate it by making a long press on the power button. The device will ask you to validate by pressing "Switch off".
Make a long press on this button, after a few seconds this proposal will appear:
From there, all you have to do is go to the application settings and clean the data of the application responsible for the installed lock screen or uninstall it completely.
8. Crash the unlock interface
Unlocking method discovered a few years ago, it is probably the least clean insofar as it is based on a flaw. Working only on Android version 5.0 and 5.1 where it has not been patched, it consists of entering a series of random characters on the emergency number dialing screen.
On the numeric keypad, enter 10 asterisks, highlight them, copy them, and double the amount of asterisks. Copy again and add them afterwards. Repeat these actions until you can no longer highlight the sequence of characters, copy all the characters.
Return to the lock screen, open the camera using the shortcut. Of the, pull down the notifications panel and tap the Settings icon. Android should try to give you a password. Make a long press in the empty field and paste your last selection of asterisks.
By repeating this pasting, you should induce a lock screen crash. You should now have access to the rest of your phone's features.
Some methods to properly remember your unlocking information
That it can be painful to forget a password, a pattern or a simple PIN code when we knew it by heart a while ago. To remedy this, I will give you. By the way, this part could very well apply for all the passwords of all your accounts and electronic devices.
Tip 1: imagination as the best weapon for memory
I can't say it enough, but the best way to hold it back is on the one hand, on the other. The brain likes to be able to hold on to something concrete and as you know, numbers are rather abstract. How do you get what your brain needs?
Let's take a simple PIN code. If the latter is 4906, find a way to associate each of these numbers with striking events in your life, or with facts associated with the Android universe for example. You will find that the brain easily retains your anecdotes, rather than the code itself. It's even easier to find memories with an alphanumeric password.
If we are talking about the model, the latter makes it possible to produce a diagram. We can then imagine a drawing as it would be reproduced on a sheet of paper. In this case, there would be no need to remember your model since at the sight of the locking of the device, the image of this drawing would come straight to your mind. If you are more visual, this is the method you should go for!
This trick has been proven (and still does) with some companies that play it safe. Often, employees have no idea what their account password is and would be unable to give it. However, as soon as they find themselves in front of their keyboard, they remember the order of the keys pressed, and the password reveals itself.
Tip 2: fragment your data to better conceal it
I already like it less, but it is more effective protection than having none. For the history of PIN code 4906,, prefer to separate your code into small pieces and write these fragments in different places.
Regarding the model, I was talking about the drawing. With a naive example (not to be used as a diagram on your device), I can draw a shape on which the lines will represent the passage on the Autonomous Lock screen.Again, this is not a risk-free method, but if someone digs in a bit, they will already have to expect that there is an unlocker hiding behind your design, and where to apply it. , but this is another very complex subject, so I will stop there.
Conclusion
I hope this tutorial has enabled you to unlock your phone or tablet in order to rediscover the joys of Android. Then, that he will also have allowed you to share the information with your relatives and friends who would find themselves in the situation in which you found yourself. Finally, I dare to hope that he will have given a few tricks for those who say they don't have a “good memory”, and will keep this aside so that you never forget their confidential information.
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