
Muninder Adavelli
Updated · May 31, 2023
Have you ever found yourself staring at your phone while trying to recall the “strong password” you set up? Or maybe you received a gifted phone with a misplaced PIN? Need to retrieve photos and contacts from an old device?
Whatever the reason, having a locked phone is always frustrating. Although surveys show that many people reuse passwords, 21% forget them within two weeks.
This article will discuss seven ways to unlock your Android without a password. The cherry on top? You won't have to lose any data! Continue reading to find out how.
Legal Note: Unlocking someone else’s phone without consent is a crime in most countries. We do not support ILLEGAL activity, so please check your local laws before using the apps and websites mentioned in this article. |
Forgetting passwords is a common occurence. Whether you got your password idea from the internet or created it yourself, it can be difficult and complicated to unlock your phone without them.
People often resort to an automatic hard or factory reset to unlock their phones without passwords. However, this method erases all data on the device.
You cannot always guarantee that your files are backed up on storage platforms like Google Drive or even on external storages. Instead, try these alternatives to make sure no file is lost when recovering access to your phone.
Here are "non-data-loss" methods you can try:
A Google Account lets you use Google services such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Play, and more. It is the iOS counterpart of an Apple ID.
For Android versions 4.4 or older, you can use your Google account to unlock your phone without a factory reset. Here's how:
Unlocking an Android Phone Using a Google Account |
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If you're using a newer Android version (5.0 or higher), this method may not work. You can try the technique in the next section.
Google Find My Device is a handy tool for Android users. It can remotely locate, lock, and erase your phone.
Here's how to use it to unlock your device:
How to Activate Google Find My Device? |
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Please note that your device must be on and connected to the internet for this method to work. In case this fails, try the next one (but expect extra work).
The Android Debug Bridge is a tool for troubleshooting Android devices. Unlocking your Android through the ADB takes time and technical know-how.
To unlock your phone via ADB:
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Your device will restart without a lock screen. After that, you can access your phone with no problem.
If you use a pattern lock, you may have set up a backup PIN. Luckily, you can use this option to unlock your Android phone. Here's how:
Unlocking a Phone Using a Backup PIN |
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This method will only work if you've already set up a backup PIN. Also, not all Android devices offer a backup PIN option.
Emergency calls can unlock Android OS 5 phones (not older, not newer) without passwords. Follow these simple steps:
How to Unlock Your Phone with an Emergency Call? |
Step 1: Access the Android Emergency Dialer Screen
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Step 2: Access the Phone's Settings
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Step 3: Unlock Your Phone
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Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that starts the device with only critical system apps and services. Switching to this mode bypasses screen locks from third-party apps. Follow these steps:
Switching to Safe Mode |
1. Hold the power button of your device until you see a message that says, "Reboot to safe mode." 2. Confirm by tapping "OK." Once booted up, Safe Mode will disable the third-party lock screen for a while. 3. From there, you can either clear the app data or uninstall the lock screen app to regain access to your device. 4. : Restart your device in normal mode by pressing the power button or tapping "Restart." |
Note that entering Safe Mode on some devices may differ. Some models may require pressing the power and volume buttons simultaneously.
If the steps above don't work, do a quick Google search for model-specific instructions.
Don't worry if your DIY attempts to unlock your Android device have failed. There are two Android unlocking tools available on the market that you can explore.
The first tool you can try is DroidKit. It can bypass lock screens like patterns, PINs, fingerprints, and FaceID. It's free to download and doesn't require root access.
To get started, follow these steps:
1. Download DroidKit. Install it on your computer. 2. Connect your locked Android device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Launch DroidKit and select the Screen Unlocker mode. This opens the Screen Unlocker interface. 4. Click the "Start" button. 5. A pop-up will remind you to connect your device. Click Device Connected. DroidKit will bring up a configuration file. 6. Then, tap the "Remove Now" button to unlock. DroidKit will automatically detect your device and walk you through password removal. 7. Follow DroidKit's instructions to remove your device's password. 8. You'll see the "Screen Lock Removal Completed" page in just a minute. Click Complete. |
DroidKit works most of the time. However, if this does not work on your phone, you can also try Dr. Fone.
Dr. Fone removes passwords, patterns, and PINs from hacked or damaged Android devices. iSkysoft and Wondershare offer different versions, but they're from the same company.
Using the Wondershare version, you can unlock your phone by following these steps:
1. Download and install Dr. Fone on your computer. 2. Connect your locked Android device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Launch Dr. Fone and select the "Screen Unlock" option. Select "Unlock Android Screen/FFP" or "Unlock iOS Screen." 4. Click the "Unlock Android Screen" option. 5. To unlock LG or Samsung models, choose "Remove without Data Loss." For other devices, select "100% Remove Screen Lock." 6. Find your device's name, brand, and model, then tick "I agree with the warning, and I am ready to proceed." 7. Enter download mode. Turn your phone on, then simultaneously hold the Volume, Home, and Power buttons. Next, press the Volume Up button. 8. Download the Recovery Package. Wait until the process is complete. 9. After downloading, click "Remove Now." |
Your Android should be unlocked and password-free after the process.
Our phones are very important in our daily lives. Whether you're using it to do a background check on someone or conducting a search such as finding out someone's birthday or address, we can't deny the significant role they play in daily chores.
If you ever find yourself troubled with a locked Android phone, don't panic and hit the factory reset button just yet.
Bypass the lock screen without losing your data using methods like emergency calling or entering Safe Mode. Your trusty Google account and the Find My Device app can also help.
If you're in a hurry, DroidKit and Dr. Fone provide one-click solutions for unlocking your phone.
There are many ways to recover your locked Android phone without risking your files.
No, the methods mentioned in the article unlock Android phones without losing data. However, it's best to back up your data often to avoid losing important files.
If you've tried everything in the guide and still need help unlocking your phone, contact your phone's manufacturer or a professional technician.
Unfortunately, resetting your phone to factory settings will erase all your data. You can still back up your data before resetting your phone to restore it later.
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