How to get rid of screen lock on your phone. Brief instructions for resetting to factory settings

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If you forgot set password or graphic key on Android, there's 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 for resetting a password/pattern, ranging from the simplest (when you remember your Google account username and password) to more complex ones: 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 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

Having stitched Android phone or tablet, you will remove the lock or password. On our website there is firmware Android 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 to remove system files“gesture.key” and “password.key”, responsible for displaying the graphic lock and password, respectively.

For this you need a file manager Aroma. 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 recovery smartphones may be sensory.

Instructions:

1. In the menu CWM Recovery 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 in additional menu click "Delete".

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 firmware custom Recovery was successful.

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 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 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 Smart function Lock, which 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 Android versions, exist different variants unlock with using Smart Lock, such as voice detection, face recognition and others.

In order to protect personal information, the screen of any Android smartphone can be locked. And this is done different ways. This is needed, for example, when you have lost your device. But sometimes there is absolutely no need for such protection and it only takes up time when turning on the device. In this article we will tell you what screen locks are on Android. We will also learn how to remove them or, on the contrary, install them.

There are several types of screen protection on Android. Below we will describe them in the form of a list and give an approximate degree of security:

No blocking. The screen turns on with the power button and the desktop is immediately visible. There is no protection;
Simple swipe. The screen is unlocked by moving your finger across it. Protects only against accidental activation;
Graphic key. The user draws a pattern along special guide points and thus unlocks the device. Security is achieved by introducing a pause between input attempts after several unsuccessful ones;
Pin. A set of several numbers that must be entered to unlock. In the same way as in the case of a graphic key, if several incorrect entries are made, a pause is set for certain time. Higher security;
Password. The most secure, but at the same time long way unlock screen. It consists of entering a combination of numbers and letters of different case;
Fingerprint. Relatively new way protection, which is the safest to date. It is impossible to select;
Face recognition. Even more modern algorithm, which involves scanning multiple points on the owner’s face and automatically unlocking the device when it appears in front of the sensors. A rather dubious option, significantly inferior to the print;
Iris scanner. Another protection algorithm that works on the principle of scanning a retina unique to each person. Highest level protection.

Can also be used for safety third party applications, using various riddles, questions, etc. to log into Android. Features operating system from Google in this area are limitless. So we won’t go into too much detail and will immediately move on to the description of disabling blocking on different versions Android.

How to remove

So, today there are several most common versions of Android. There are also add-ons over the “pure” operating system, which are used, for example, by Xiaomi or Samsung. We will also describe working with them. But before you begin, remember: by unlocking your phone, you make your phone and the information on it vulnerable to attackers. Begin.

Android 2.x

We will consider Google OS editions in the order of their appearance. Let's only skip the very ancient Android 1.x and the purely tablet 3.x.

To remove protection from Google Android 2.x you need to initially go to the applications menu. Its icon is indicated in the screenshot below.

Next we are interested in the settings. Tap on the icon with the image of a gear or something similar.

At the next stage, click on “Location and protection”.

Go to the item called “Change blocking method”.

Since we had an active PIN code, to disable it we will need to enter a code. If you have other protection, for example, a pattern or password, please indicate them accordingly. What to do if you do not know this data is written at the very end of the article.

So, when verification is completed, you can disable the protection. To do this, we simply click on the item marked in the screenshot.

Also below you see other blocking methods supported on the second Android.

Let's go higher and move on to consider the 4th version of the OS.

Android 4.x

It's time to talk about the once most popular operating system. This is the fourth Android. It is still installed on millions of smartphones and tablets. So, in order to disable the blocking here, do the following:

Go to the main menu by tapping on its icon on the home screen.

Let's move on to the settings. In our case, this is “Settings”; your shortcut may be called differently. It all depends on the localization applied.

Now we need a section related to security. For us it is “Security”. We tap on it.

Let's move directly to locking the screen.

The situation is different here. In the case of Android 2.x, we had to log in by entering a PIN code. Here it will be a graphic key. This is what is installed to protect the home screen.

Now that we have confirmed ownership of the phone, we can simply unblock it. This is done by clicking on the appropriate item.

In the process of our story, we gradually reached the equator of the OS. This is the fifth Android. Let's look at how to work with it.

Android 5.x

Let's figure out how to disable the screen lock on Android, which was very popular not long ago. This is a "five". We do the following:

As in previous cases, go to the application menu. The icon is marked in the screenshot below.

We look for the settings gear and click on it. We have installed applications a bit, you may have to scroll through the list.

The settings here are located in 2 columns. We look for the “Security” item and tap on it.

Let's go to the settings section indicated in the screenshot. We call it “Screen Lock”.

Changing settings is password protected. In order to remove the protection, you must first enter it. We do this and click “CONTINUE”.

Ready. All we have to do is click “No”, and the security of the device will be reduced to zero.

Difference new version Android is the confirmation that appears here. It wasn't there yet in the 4th edition. Click "OK".

Meanwhile, the operating systems in question are becoming more and more modern.

Android 6.x

In the sixth version Android protective The lock screen feature is removed as follows:

In the same way as before, click on the application menu icon. The settings we need are there.

Tap on the gear icon circled in the screenshot below.

And, as in the case of 5.x, select the “Security” section.

As you can see, our screen is in this moment blocked using a pattern key. To disable it, click on the item marked in the picture.

We will need to enter a graphic key, otherwise things will not go further.

If the login verification is successful, we will have several options. However, as in previous versions OS. Since we are talking in in this case about disabling, select the first item.

Just as in the previous case, we give an affirmative answer to the confirmation that appears.

After this, the protection will be completely disabled.

Android 7.x

There is no operating room in our review Android systems 8, since it has not yet managed to gain a strong foothold among users. But we'll talk about her ancestor right now. So, we are working with the “seven”.

For the sake of variety, let's consider entering the system settings not through the application menu, but using the notification bar. We lower it down and tap on the icon with the image of a gear.

Next, move on to the “Security” section.

Select the item called “Lock Screen”. We immediately see that the authorization method is currently set using a PIN code.

Naturally, in order to change something here, we will need to enter the same code.

The functionality is unlocked, so we select the first item and thus completely disable the blocking.

We have fully reviewed all versions of “naked” Android, for example, those installed on Asus. Each of the options was described from beginning to end. This is done so that a person who visits the site and clicks on a content item receives fully functional instructions for their OS edition from Google.

Xiaomi and MIUI

Let's also look at disabling protection on the proprietary shell from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi, namely MIUI. In our case, this is its 9th version.

We lower the notification line down using a swipe and tap on the settings launch icon. It looks like a gear.

Since our phone supports working with a fingerprint, we select the advising section. We marked it in the screenshot.

Then we move directly to the blocking itself.

We will need to enter the password that was set earlier. If you do not do this, you will not be able to change the settings. Therefore, we write the code and press the enter button.

Click on the line that says “Disable blocking.”

The system will notify us that if we continue, the lock will be removed and we will no longer be able to use the fingerprint. If this does not scare you, then click “OK”.

That's it for Xiaomi, but not everything is locked. Let's look at how to remove it in the notorious TouchWiz from Samsung.

Samsung and TouchWiz

This add-on or shell from the Korean manufacturer is visually different from unmodified Android. Therefore, it is also worth paying attention when working with her. To remove the protection here, do the following:

As in the case of Xiaomi, lower the “curtain” and press the settings button.

Scroll the contents of the window down a little and tap on the item marked on the screen.

We see the item “Lock type” and immediately see the view established protection. To change it or remove it altogether, click on the line circled in red.

To confirm, enter the graphic key.

Select the “Swipe across the screen” option - this will disable the security check.

Here we will be warned that previously saved data will be deleted (meaning the pattern itself). We confirm our intentions by tapping the “ERASE” button.

After this, the password will be reset and the phone's power-on protection will be cancelled.

The example is based on a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime phone, but it is also suitable for other smartphones of this brand.

How to bypass if you forgot your password

There are options when a person simply forgot the password and cannot unlock his own device. Below we will give a method that can help you get out of the situation, but we will warn you that it does not always work and not on all phones.

In order to remove the lock, you need to reset your smartphone to factory settings. This should be done from the off state using a combination of buttons and the recovery menu. IN different smartphones these combinations are also different. For example, on Samsung it is the power button + volume up button + home button.

You need to press the keys while the device is turned off. If you did everything correctly, the phone will reboot into Recovery mode, in which you just need to select the reset option. However, you should understand that this method does not work on all models. In newer devices, even after resetting, the key will need to be entered.

Attention! This option will result in the loss of all data you have on your phone. Before you begin, copy them to a safe place.

You should not believe materials on the Internet that show how to remove the blocking by calling or low battery batteries. Even after going to the smartphone menu, you will be asked to enter the same key to disable the protection.

What to do if it is prohibited by the administrator

Sometimes a person knows his PIN code, pattern or password, but still cannot remove it. In order to solve this problem, we do this:

Go to the applications menu. In this case, this is Android 6, but in other versions of the OS the sequence of actions is similar.

Tap on the settings gear.

Go to the “Security” section.

Next, we need the “Device Administrators” item.

Let's look at what applications are on this list. For example, remote shutdown and locking may prevent password changes. You may have other functions here; you can also disable them to check. Click on the checkmark indicated in the screenshot.

Below is a list of powers. There is also a screen lock, perhaps that is what is stopping us. Click “DISABLE”.

In each specific case, the set of applications in the administration point may be different. Act according to your current situation.

Results and comments

As a result, we finished the story about how you can disable the screen lock on Android. Detailed step-by-step instruction affected all versions of Android OS, we hope we helped you too. If you still have questions, write them in the comments: our website was created to help you.

Video instruction

For greater clarity of the presented material and completeness of the picture as a whole, we suggest that you also watch the video instructions. The last point of our article about resetting to factory settings is specifically described.

By default, any smartphone or tablet, after pressing its power button, prompts you to swipe across the screen. Only after this you will be taken to the desktop. This is done to prevent the device from performing any actions on its own while in your pocket. Google Company does everything to make the lock screen as convenient as possible. But sometimes people still wonder how to disable the screen lock on Android. This can be done very simply.

But first, a little theory. If you disable screen lock completely, it may cause some problems. It’s not without reason that Google increases the functionality of the screen, allowing you to go directly from it to taking photos, making calls, and sometimes some other functions. If you don't like it traditional look unlocking the device, then why not try another?

At the time of writing, the following types of screen locks were standard for Android:

Swipe across the screen- the same one traditional method unlocking.
Entering a PIN code- a very old method that is quite secure. The simplest selection of a PIN code does not work here, since after several unsuccessful attempts a timer appears - a new entry will be available only after it has expired.
Graphic key- ideal for those who remember better visual information, not a set of numbers.
Fingerprint- most reliable way protect the information contained on your smartphone. It is almost impossible to outwit the fingerprint sensor.
Iris- its scanning has been implemented in the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. In the future, this unlocking method will be implemented in other flagship devices.
Entering your password- most long method unlocking. A password differs from a PIN code in that it can contain letters and other symbols.

IN Google Play You can find many other lock screens. They may use other methods - for example, solving a math problem. But this is more of an indulgence than a real improvement of the existing system.

Removing the lock screen

If you want to remove the lock screen, you will have to dig into the settings. However, there is no need to be afraid. If you follow our instructions, the whole process will only take you a couple of minutes:

Step 1. Go to " Settings».

Step 2. Go to the section " Safety" Some devices skip this step.

Step 3. Select " Screen lock».

Step 4. Here click " No" or " Absent».

This way you can disable the pattern or remove any other types of screen lock. However, do not forget that the system may require you to enter a password or PIN code, if one has been set. This was done for security purposes - what if you now have someone else’s smartphone in your hands? Therefore, it will not be possible to remove the password from the lock screen without entering it.

What to do if the pattern key or password is forgotten?

Everything is much more complicated if you have forgotten your password, PIN code or pattern. In this case, you won’t even get to the settings section. Fortunately, the problem can be resolved on some devices. After several unsuccessful attempts to enter the key, a graphical screen lock may offer to get to the desktop in a different way - by entering data from your Google account .

If Internet access is disabled on your smartphone, you will have to reset settings to factory defaults, using Recovery mode. User files In this case, all settings will be deleted from the phone. At the same time, the screen lock will be eliminated - it will return to its original as before when you need to swipe your finger across the display.

Android? Don't worry, there are several ways to regain access to your mobile device. In this article you can find the main options for resetting the lock, both the simplest and more complex ones that require additional programs. One of these methods will definitely help solve the problem with a locked phone.

Account details

A simple way to unlock Android if you forgot your password is to restore access using your Google account. This method will only work if the tablet or phone is connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile network. This is a mechanism of the system itself that helps in the event of an incorrect password or pattern.

If you enter the pattern incorrectly more than five times, a window will appear warning you about a thirty-second block. The message “Forgot your pattern key?” will appear on the device screen, and when you click on it, you will be asked to enter your Google account information. After you enter your email address and password, the device will unlock.

If you have forgotten your account information, you can restore it on the official Google website.

If there is no Internet connection

The first method, showing how to unlock an Android if you forgot your password, will not work if there is no Internet, since the login and password for your Google account will be impossible to verify. An Internet connection must be established.

To do this, you need to turn it on and off or simply restart the device. Immediately after turning on, the top bar will appear (it is also called the notification center, or information center). Pull it down and turn on Wi-Fi or Mobile Internet. After this, you can enter your username and password, and the device will be unlocked.

If there is no Wi-Fi nearby and mobile Internet is not available on your SIM card, you can do the following. Just use a different SIM card, pay attention in advance whether the Internet service is connected and whether there is money on the balance.

You can also connect the device to the Internet using a LAN adapter. To do this, you will need the adapter itself and a router connected to the Internet. The device connects to the Internet using an adapter, which will allow you to check the correctness of the entered Google account data. You should be aware that not all devices support operation via a LAN adapter.

For older versions

The third method, which tells us how Android if you forgot your password, most likely will not work for versions above 2.3. You just need to call the locked device and answer the call. After this, you can go to the settings and simply disable the pattern lock.

Low battery method

The fourth method, showing Android if you forgot your password, is based on a low battery message. It will also work for a phone. Wait until the battery runs out, the device will notify you about this. Then you can enter the power status menu, from there go to the main menu and disable protection using the pattern key.

Disabling the lock via computer

The fifth method will work if enabled. This feature can be enabled in the “For Developers” menu. If it was enabled before blocking, then disabling the graphic key protection will be easy.

All subsequent methods that tell you how to unlock an Android if you forgot your password are based on deleting the gesture.key file, which contains data about the key. First download and install on your computer ADB program Run. After this, you can connect your phone or tablet to your computer.

To understand how to unlock an Android tablet if you forgot your password, read the following instructions.

Launch the program " ADB Run" The program is controlled using number keys and the "Enter" button. Now you should go to the menu and select the sixth item called “Unlock Gesture Key”.

The program will offer a choice of two options: method 1 and method 2. The first method deletes the gesture.key file. The second method removes data from the system.db file. Choose one of the methods. The device will be unlocked, all that remains is to reboot it.

Unlocking via Recovery menu

Several methods for unlocking a pattern key are based on manually deleting the gesture.key file. To use these methods, your device must have a Recovery menu.

Sixth method. Download file manager Aroma and install it using the Recovery menu. Now go to /data/system/ and manually delete the gesture.key file. The device can now be rebooted. Enter any pattern and the screen will unlock.

The seventh method is similar to the sixth. Download the gest.zip file for Android, install it from the Recovery menu and reboot your device. Now you can enter any pattern, and the android will be unlocked.

Contacting the service center

If you are not comfortable with technology, do not forget that you can contact service center. The technician will be able to solve your problem in a few minutes. In difficult cases, flashing the device will help.

Reset data

There is another, ninth way to unlock a phone or tablet using “recovery,” but it is not suitable for everyone. The fact is that the devices have a function to return to factory settings. With this data reset, photos, videos, pictures, music and other files will remain unchanged. But SMS phone book all contacts, programs and notes will be deleted. It is recommended to enter all your contacts into your Google account so that in such cases you can restore them.

In order to return to the factory settings using the "recovery" menu, you need to turn off the device (preferably remove the battery for a few seconds), enter the "recovery" mode and select the menu item called "Wipe Data / Factory Reset" Navigation through the menu is carried out with the volume key, selection - with the power key. After some time, the phone will reboot on its own (in some models you need to reboot manually) and will be unlocked. Not everyone knows how to use the “recovery” menu, so let’s look at this method in detail using an example different models phones.

Samsung

How to unlock Android if you forgot your password? Samsung allows you to reset the key using the Recovery menu.

First turn off the device. Simultaneously press and hold three buttons - “Home”, “Power” and “Volume Up” (if there is no Home button, then you only need to press the last two). Hold down the keys until the menu appears. Using the Volume key, select “wipe data/factory reset”, then press the Power key, in the same way select “yes - Delete all user data” in the menu that appears. Reboot your device by selecting “reboot system now”.

NTS

How to unlock android htc what if you forgot your password? Turn off your smartphone, if possible, remove and insert the battery. Go to the Recovery menu by holding the power button and the volume down button. Release the buttons when the android image appears. In the menu you need to select the Factory Reset item (in some models it is called Clear Storage).

LG

How to unlock Android LG if you forgot your password? Turn off your phone, hold down the power button and volume button. An image of the android will appear. Select Recovery Mode using the Volume button and confirm with the Power key. The android image will appear again. Now select “Settings”, then “Factory” Data Reset", confirm the decision by selecting "Yes".

Fly

How to unlock Android if you forgot your password? Fly allows you to disable the pattern when resetting data.

Turn off your smartphone, remove and insert the battery. Enter the menu using the power button and volume up. First select "recovery mode" », then “wipe data/factory reset” and “Yes”. Reboot your device by selecting "reboot system now".

Resetting the lock using the application

Finally, the tenth and last method of resetting the pattern. This method is simple, but to use it you should think in advance about how to unlock your Android if you forgot your password. That is, in fact, even before the blocking itself. Root rights are required to use.

Download and install the application SMS Bypass, allow him to use Root rights. Now, to unlock your smartphone, you just need to send a message to it with the text “1234 reset”. You can change the text yourself.

If the device is already locked, then with the Internet turned on, you can install the application remotely through your Google account.

How to disable or remove the android screen lock?

Nobody likes it when your friends or family take your phone without asking and start digging through it. You are afraid that they will delete something, start reading your correspondence, or you are simply unpleasant when your smartphone is used without permission. Then you decide to put a lock on the screen.

The first thought in my head is to come up with something complex password or graphic key. This is all correct, but sometimes people come up with such a complex password that they immediately forget it. In this article we will look at what types of blocking there are and what to do if you have forgotten your password.

Types of blocking

There are several types of smartphone screen lock:

Swipe across the screen;
Graphic key;
Voice blocking;
PIN code;
Password.

Let's talk briefly about each of them.

Swipe across the screen (lock with a swipe). This standard lock, is set by default. To unlock your smartphone, you just need to swipe the screen. Depending on the phone model and Android version, the most possible different kinds swipes: from center to right, top to bottom, bottom to top.

Graphic key. The pattern consists of nine points at which you need to reproduce a given figure to unlock it.

You set the figure (or, more correctly, the drawing) yourself in the security settings. You can start drawing from any point. This blocking method is quite good, because choosing a pattern at random is extremely difficult.

PIN code. It's also very reliable protection. The PIN code consists of four digits, which you set in the settings. Finding a pin code is a little easier than graphic password, but it still takes a lot of time, because out of ten thousand possible options just one is your password.

Password. Probably the most reliable protection among standard tools on Android. The password can be not only a combination of numbers, but also a word, or maybe a word with numbers. This password cannot be guessed manually. To ensure that you do not forget your password, you are given the opportunity to enter a hint. For example, your password is the dog's name in English letters. You can write the word “Dog” in the hint, and you will immediately remember what your password is. If one of your friends tries to guess a password associated with a dog, he will start writing options Tuzik, Sharik, Rex, Mukhtar, etc. And in the end, it’s simply impossible to guess the password.

Voice blocking. This is blocking using a certain phrase or word. Although this blocking is reliable, it also has its drawbacks. For example, if you have a speech impediment, then the phone in the future may simply not be able to recognize the unlock word, so it’s better not to mess with it.

How to set a password?

You can set a complex password and standard means. To do this, go to the smartphone settings, go to the “Security” item, select “Screen lock”. A list will appear available ways for blocking. We choose the one we like, for example, a graphic key. Nine dots appear and you enter your key. Then repeat it to confirm and save the result.

There is also third party programs, which are called lockers. A locker is a program for locking the screen, which is similar to the standard one, but it may have more or less extensive functionality, and the locker may also have a completely different design.

What to do if you forgot your password?

One of the popular problems is that you have forgotten your password. This is especially true for graphic keys. Let's look at several ways to solve this problem.

Resetting or flashing phone firmware

This is the simplest and most banal way. Since you cannot access the phone, you will have to either reset the settings or flash the phone. - this is a separate topic, and you can reset the settings using. To do this, do the following manipulations:

Turn off your phone;
Press and hold the power button and volume up button at the same time;
The recovery menu will appear. Use the Volume buttons to select "Wipe" inscription data;
Use the power button to select this item;
Confirm the action by clicking Yes;
Do the same with the wipe cache item;
Click reboot system.

Using a Google Account

If you enter the wrong pattern five times in a row, the message “Forgot your password?” should appear at the bottom. Press it and enter Google account, and turn it off there graphic lock. The problem is that not all gadgets have such a button.

Conclusion

We have looked at how you can remove the screen lock on Android. As you can see, there are many ways to block, but there are very few ways to unlock if you have forgotten your password. And basically it's a factory reset. No matter how sad it may sound, all data is erased when resetting the settings. Therefore, if you are afraid that you might forget your password or pattern, then write it down just in case.

Be careful and make passwords that are easy for you, but difficult for others. After all, the most banal graphic key can turn out to be very difficult for the selection method.

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