Devices running the Android operating system have a multi-stage protection system. But in some cases, after installing protection, users do not know how to remove it. Therefore, we will figure out how to put protection and how to remove the screen lock on Android, if such a need arises.

How to set up protection

First, we will describe in detail how to set a password on Android. To do this, you need to perform the following manipulations:

In addition, there are also special utilities on the Google play that allow you to lock and unlock your Android display, but at the same time have a much wider range of options than ordinary ones. Both paid and free versions... One of best utilities this type is Pattern Lock Screen.

What to do when you forgot your pattern on Android: Video

How to unblock

Now let's take a look at how the Android display is unlocked:

Of course, in order to unlock the Android device screen in this way, you need to remember the password. But very often users forget the ciphers they enter.

Disabling Screen Lock on Android: Video

How to reset a forgotten cipher

There are two main methods of getting into the operating system if you forget your password.

The first is a factory reset. To do this, you need to enter the "Recovery" mode. The way how to get into it depends on specific device: to find out the algorithm, you need to refer to the official instructions or in technical support manufacturer. In the menu, select the item " Factory reset". All contacts and SMS will be erased, but the password will disappear along with them.

We try to protect our mobile devices in all available ways. And one of them is a specially drawn figure or pattern. This kind of password will not protect our confidential data and personal information from those who know how to technically extract it. Nevertheless, it will protect the device if it falls into "curious" hands. But there is one problem: we often forget what we have drawn and do not know what to do in this situation. Don't panic. There are several ways to unlock your phone. And we will look at how to remove the pattern from android using the simplest solutions.

To begin with, we suggest using standard means operating system. And only if they are not available to you, choose other options.

Using a Google account

To unblock mobile device, follow these instructions exactly:

This method is only suitable if your mobile device is connected to the Internet and you remember your Google account login credentials.

Now we will consider more options tested by other owners of smartphones and tablets on the Android operating system.

Reset

If the phone is new, just bought and has not yet managed to acquire gigabytes of personal information, you can safely use the factory reset. Returning to factory settings will allow you to specify a new picture and, accordingly, unlock Android.

If your phone has been in use for a long time and has stored your personal information, you will lose it when you return it to initial settings... Your tablet or smartphone will delete contacts, saved records, messages, music and media content, photos, and any settings you changed. But you can at least protect the data that is stored on flash memory. Therefore, do not forget to remove the MicroSD before performing a hard reset.

Important information! Hard reset it is recommended to do it only when the mobile device is charged at least 65%, preferably more. If you do not follow this advice, you will not be able to turn on your smartphone. This will not necessarily happen, but there is such a danger.

An example of a factory reset on Samsung phones

Since we cannot simply enter the phone menu when locked, we will need to reset it with a combination of buttons. For each model mobile phone or tablet, this combination is different. To find out it, go to the manufacturer's official website or find information on the Internet.

Samsung phones also use different keyboard shortcuts. But the general instructions for resetting the settings to the original, factory parameters are as follows:

1. Disconnect your mobile device.
2. Press three buttons, for example Power + Home (center) + Volume +.
3. As soon as you see the Samsung screensaver on the screen, do not press the "Power" button anymore. But hold the other two buttons for another ten seconds. This is necessary in order for the recovery mode to appear - Recovery. It may not boot the first time. And if this does not happen, repeat your actions.
4. After starting Recovery mode, you will find yourself in the Menu. To carry out hard reset all personal parameters, we need to activate "Wipe data / factory reset". This is "hard reset" - erasing information. Navigate the recovery menu using the volume buttons.
5. After selecting the appropriate item, open it using the "Power" button.
6. Select "YES" and confirm the reset with the power button too.

Everything. Personal data and settings have been reset. After rebooting, your gadget is unlocked. The instructions given above are relevant for phones of any manufacturers. The only difference is in the key combination used to load device recovery mode. Again, the information can be found on the manufacturers' official websites.

So, you have learned how to remove the unlock pattern from an android if it is impossible to use the standard operating system tools. Yes, the method is tough, but in some cases the only possible, and most importantly safe.

Call from another number

This in a simple way can only be used if you have a very old version operating system - 2.2 and below. Ask someone to dial your number or call from another phone. Answer the call, minimize the call window and click the Home button. You will see that the device is temporarily unlocked. Go to "Settings". All this must be done as quickly as possible. Open the menu, select "Security" and delete the pattern. That's it, the mobile device will no longer require you to enter a password until you re-enter it.

Discharging the device

In this case, we need to wait for the battery to discharge. When the battery charge reaches a certain minimum, a warning will be triggered. You need to enter the battery status menu and from there go to "Settings", where you can turn off the picture password.

New firmware

This option can also be used. Update software will unlock your device. But using this method is undesirable if your phone is under warranty service. By removing original version firmware, you lose the opportunity to contact the service center.

Service center

If you are afraid to make decisions on your own or if you cannot unlock your phone in any way, contact the specialists for help. service center... Such an appeal will not be considered a guarantee and will cost a certain amount of money.

Bypass blocking Android devices using a third-party application.

To use this option, you will need to root and download third party application... The essence of the method is that when you lock the screen, you will need to send a special message to the device itself. SMS serves as a kind of code that allows you to reset the pattern. To activate this feature, follow the instructions below:

1. Get access to account super user (root-rights).
2. Go to Play Store, enter the name of the application "SMS Bypass" and install it on your Android device. The program is paid, the cost is only $ 1.
3. Go to the program settings, change the preset password and grant root rights.

That's it, the application is ready to use. How it works? If your phone is locked, send a message to it with the following text XXXX reset (X is your key reset password). Once text message arrives on the mobile device, an automatic reboot will occur. Then you can install a new pattern or use any protection method.

Can SMS Bypass be set if the phone is already locked? Yes, but you must have root rights, an Internet connection, and access to your Google account.

Removal video pattern key on android

The lock screen is a great way to protect Android Smartphone from unauthorized persons and accidental clicks that can provoke personal information leakage or unwanted calls. But sometimes a screen lock is simply not needed. For example, on tablet computer which is used exclusively at home.

If you have just such a situation, then this material should help you. Here we will tell you about how to disable the screen lock on an Android smartphone with standard interface or an interface from Samsung.

Disable screen lock in standard Android interface

First, let's show how the screen lock is disabled on Android devices with a standard interface. To do this, go to the Android settings and open the "Security" section there (the "Personal data" settings block).

Then you need to go to the "Screen lock" section, it should be at the very top of the screen. It should be noted that if password unlock is configured on the device, PIN code or a pattern, then when you enter the "Screen lock" section you will be asked to unlock the device again. Without this, go to the "Screen lock" section and turn off the lock will not work.

As a result, you will see a list of all possible ways lock screen on your Android device. If you want to completely disable the screen lock, then here you need to select the option "No".

That's all, you have disabled the screen lock. Now the device will turn on immediately after pressing the Power button and will not distract you with the need to perform additional actions.

Disabling screen lock on Samsung smartphones

If you have a smartphone with a non-standard interface, then your process for disabling the screen lock may be slightly different. For example, we will show you how to disable the screen lock if you have an Android smartphone from Samsung,

So, first of all, you need to open the settings. After the settings are open, you need to go to the "My device" tab and open the "Lock screen" section of the settings.

As a result, the lock screen settings will open in front of you. Now you need to go to the "Screen lock" section, in which you can choose a lock method. If you are using a password, PIN or pattern lock, before entering this section you will be asked to unlock the device again.

After the list opens available ways blocking, select the "No" option.

That's it, the screen lock is disabled. Now your smartphone will turn on immediately after pressing the Power button and will not distract you with the need to perform additional actions.

One of the main advantages of the Android operating system is the sophisticated multi-stage protection of the user's personal data. Whether it's an accidental click or unauthorized access by an unauthorized person, the surest way to protect yourself is to set a screen lock.

However, many users face a serious problem. Once they put a lock on, they don't know how to remove it. This happens especially often if the user has forgotten the access password. In our article, we will provide the main ways on how to unlock the Android screen.

How to set up a screen lock

Before setting out the main methods for removing a lock, it will not be superfluous to recall the main algorithm for installing it:

Go to Android settings

Select the section "Security"

Enable one of four lock modes: finger on the screen, pattern, PIN or password

The most popular blocking method is a pattern. To activate it, you need to connect several points on the screen. This mode is convenient in that it is easier for the user to remember a certain pattern from a sequence of dots than the numbers of a code or alphanumeric password.

In the same section of the menu, you can completely cancel the lock, however, this will lead to the vulnerability of the smartphone from third-party access.

How to remove a lock screen password on Android

The most reliable way to protect your phone is to set a complex password in the Security menu. However, this requires the user to keep the combination of characters in memory at all times. After all, an error in one letter or number will lead to the fact that the phone will be blocked even for its user.

To cancel your password on Android, you need to do the following:

Enter the wrong password 5 times on the lock screen

Wait for the message that the phone is locked

Click on the item "Forgot password"

Enter login and password for your Google account

IN this case it is important to consider three points:

The phone must be connected to the Internet.

The user must have an activated Google account.

The user must remember the password and login to his account.

How to unlock the Android screen with a graphic key

Google account access will help in this case too. The algorithm is similar to that used when canceling a password: enter the wrong key 5 times and follow the instructions of the system.

After that, you can either install a new key, or completely cancel the lock. You can read more about what to do if you have forgotten the combination of dots in the article "5 ways to unlock your Android phone if you forgot your pattern."

How to unlock the screen through the Recovery menu

This method is the most radical for unblocking, but it will work in any phone protection mode, be it a pattern or a pin code:

Hold down the Power button and the key on the volume rocker

Click on "recovery mode"

Select "Wipe Data / Factory Reset"

Click "Yes".

Enable "reboot system now"

After that, the phone will be rolled back to the factory settings, and all custom settings, including keys and passwords, will be deleted.

We tested the main ways to unlock the screen on Android on a powerful and efficient Fly Cirrus 12 smartphone.

Our choice was driven by the following factors:

Original Android without additional firmware and patches, on which you can easily and quickly complete the standard unlock process.

The battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh allowed for several hours to try different ways unblocking.

The LTE 4G communication module provided a reliable and fast connection while manipulating a Google account.

Thanks to a nimble 1.3 GHz 4-core processor, fast travel between menu items, which turns out to be extremely important if you need to change the security mode as soon as possible.

Learn more specifications smartphone Fly Cirrus 12, and you can also get information about the latest gadgets from the British brand

Everything is produced every year more smartphones and tablets running on operating system Android. All of them are equipped with a screen lock feature, which allows you to protect your personal information. However, there are situations when the owner forgets the password or cannot remove the protection on his own. In this case, you need to know how to remove the screen lock on Android.

Fig. 1 Phone lock screen

Exist a large number of ways to protect your Android device. The most effective of these is the display locking method. IN modern devices it is possible to choose a method of protecting personal data from their getting to unauthorized persons. In this case, the user can independently determine the required degree of protection.

Screen lock types

	Description
Lack of any protection	In this case, the display turns on instantly after pressing the power button. A person holding a smartphone or tablet will immediately see the desktop. This option can be used only in cases where there is complete confidence that the gadget will not get lost or fall into the wrong hands.
Ordinary swipe	This option is considered one of the most primitive and can only protect you from accidentally turning on the device. In order to unlock the screen on Android, you need to slide your finger over it.
Graphic key	This method of screen protection is much more reliable than the previous ones. It consists in the fact that the owner of the gadget draws a predetermined pattern at certain points. The correct sequence of actions will lead to unlocking the screen. This method is also good in that after several unsuccessful attempts, a pause is automatically introduced before the next input.
PIN	This is the simplest and most frequently used method of protecting not only the screen, but also the SIM card. It consists in the introduction of a certain set of numbers, which are set by the owner of the gadget. Only the right combination will allow you to remove the screen lock on Android. If an erroneous code has been entered several times in a row, then for some time the possibility of performing another attempt disappears.
Password	It works in much the same way as a PIN. The only difference is the need to enter not only numbers, but also symbols of different register. This protection option is one of the most reliable, but requires a long set of characters.
Fingerprint	All modern tablets and smartphones on Android are equipped with the function of unlocking the screen by putting your finger on. This method is considered the most effective, since there are no two identical prints in the world. Therefore, only the owner of the gadget can access the information.
Face recognition	This method is used only in new devices running on the Android operating system. The principle of operation consists in scanning certain points of a person's face and comparing the information received with the corresponding features of the owner of the gadget. If a similarity is found, the screen will automatically unlock.
Iris scanner	The retina, like the fingerprint, has a unique pattern. Therefore, this protection works on the same principle as when determining the owner's fingerprint.

Forgotten password or pattern

Man is an amazing creation of nature. He can remember the most complex formulas and perform calculations in his head, but forget the necessary passwords. This is a fairly common problem, so several effective ways... In order to remove the lock from Android, you must use one of the methods.

Through Google account

This is the easiest way to unlock a lock, but it requires certain conditions. In order to use it, you need to have google account and always on Mobile Internet or WI-Fi.

Unlocking procedure:

1. Any password or pattern is entered until the display shows a thirty-second blocking of the gadget.
2. After that, the “Forgot your password?” Button will be displayed on the screen.
3. Clicking on it will be redirected to your Google account.
4. There you need to enter your email and a valid password.
5. As soon as the actions are confirmed and the account is logged in, the screen will automatically unlock.

Fig. 2 Login to Google account

This method works only for those gadgets on which the old one is installed. Android version... Starting with Android 5.0, this ability to unlock the display has been removed.

Using the ADB program

This method can only be carried out after connecting the device to a computer via USB. The name of the program ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge. She has several useful functions, including deleting the password. In order for it to be applicable, you need to enable USB debugging on the gadget. The function is installed by default or activated when the device is connected to a computer.

Sequencing:

1. ADB is part of the program Android SDK so you need to download it first.
2. Once this is done, the smartphone or tablet is connected to the computer.
3. The downloaded file is unzipped and the ADB program is found.
4. Then open command line... To start it, click on the "Start" menu and select "Run".
5. In the window that opens, enter a combination of characters "cmd".
6. After pressing the enter key, write the path to the folder containing Android program Debug Bridge.
7. In the line that appears, enter: cd /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases.
8. Press the "Enter" key and reboot the gadget.

Factory reset

This simple method allows you to quickly unlock your device screen. However, it has one significant drawback - all the information contained on internal memory gadget will be deleted. In this case, the files stored on the SD card will remain in their original form.

Unlocking can be done as follows:

1. First of all, a certain combination of buttons is pressed and held. This combination will be different for every tablet and smartphone. Most often, manufacturers set a combination of a volume key and a power button. In some cases, the combination can be supplemented with the "Home" button.
2. After that, the device will turn on to the Recovery Mode... Any actions in it can be carried out using the volume keys (moving up and down) and the power button (confirming the selection). In some modern models, control in the Recovery Mode can be carried out using the sensor.
3. The menu item "Wipe data / factory reset" is selected.
4. The action is confirmed in the window that appears. To do this, click "Yes-delete all user data".
5. The process of deleting data will begin, after which you must click "Reboot system now".
6. The device will reboot and all parameters will be reset to factory settings.

Fig. 3 Resetting the phone to factory settings

Deleting files

This unlocking method is available only for devices whose owners have administrator rights and have the Aroma file manager downloaded. The method is based on finding and deleting files that store information about set passwords and graphic keys.

Step by step guide:

1. In order to remove the screen lock on Android, you need to turn off the device.
2. Then they press the standard combination of buttons and go into the Recovery Mode.
3. In the menu that opens, select the "Install zip" item.
4. In the next section "Choose zip from / sdcard" is selected.
5. Place the cursor on the line with file manager Aroma and open it.
6. It contains the "data" folder and the "system" subfolder.
7. The following files are searched for and deleted in it: gesture. key, password. key, locksettings. db-shm, locksettings. db-wal, locksettings. db.
8. After completing the procedure, you must restart the gadget.

In the mobile service

Google has created a special mobile service "Find My Device", which has the ability to reset all gadget settings. This application will unlock your phone's display and enable you to set a new password. It only works if the device is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile internet.

The blocking is removed as follows:

1. From any other device, you need to go to the Find My Device service page on the Internet.
2. After completing the authorization procedure, you will be redirected to a Google map.
3. Then it will begin automatic search location of the gadget. The specified location will correspond to the last time you accessed the Internet.
4. Once the device is found, it will be possible to select one of the options.
5. From them it is necessary to select the function "Erase data" and confirm the action by pressing the same link again.
6. In the window that appears, click the "Clear" button.

Rice. 4 Using service applications

Ways to disable protection

Sometimes the user gets bored with the screen lock function and decides to turn it off. There is only one way to do this, the order of which depends on the Android version.

Outdated versions

This category includes operating systems 1.x to 5.x. All of them have approximately the same way to remove the screen lock on Android (for Samsung, Nokia, Huawei, Lenovo and others).

In order to cancel protection, you must do the following:

1. Go to home page and click on the menu icon.
2. In it, select the "Applications" icon.
3. On the page that opens, click on the "Settings" icon. IN smartphones Samsung it is depicted as a gear, and in gadgets from other manufacturers - wheels.
4. In the settings, select the item "Location and protection".
5. In the window that appears, a search is made for the "Change blocking method" section.
6. In order to disable blocking, you need to uncheck established protection... Depending on its type, a password or a pattern is entered.
7. Then the function "Remove protection" is set.
8. The selected action is confirmed in a pop-up window, and the device switches to the previous page.

New variations

All devices with new versions of the Android operating system (6.x and more) also have the ability to lock the screen and remove its protection.

This procedure is very similar to the outdated versions, but it has several peculiarities.

The blocking is removed after such actions:

1. After turning on the gadget and unlocking the screen, the Application Menu icon is pressed. With certain settings, it can be located at the bottom of the main screen or in the auxiliary menu.
2. Clicking on the icon opens a list of applications that are installed on your smartphone or tablet.
3. The icon with the inscription "Settings" is selected from them.
4. The menu that appears contains the "Security" section.
5. After going to it, several subsections open, among which there will be "Display lock". Under this inscription small print the current protection method is indicated.
6. In the subsection, a window pops up asking for a pattern or password.
7. After successfully completing this procedure, a list of available replacement options will appear. One of them will be "No", which means disabling the display lock.
8. When you click on the corresponding item, a window will appear asking you to confirm the action.
9. To permanently change the settings, click "Yes, disable".
10. After that, you will go to the previous menu.

Locking the display of a tablet or smartphone running on the Android operating system makes it possible to additionally protect personal information. If there is no threat of data theft and the desire to enter a password every time, then it is better to disable this function, which will speed up the loading of the main screen.