In the modern world, information recorded and stored on various electronic media can be of greater value than the device itself on which it is located. Therefore, it is very important to provide reliable protection in case of loss or theft of the device. Indeed, thanks to modern technologies, a criminal, having obtained a gadget at his disposal, can make his way to both personal data and electronic payment systems. Mobile devices are especially vulnerable in this respect.
Protection against unauthorized access to data on electronic devices maybe graphic code. However, there are times when it blocks access even to the owner of the device. This can happen for several reasons. For example, elderly people can simply forget the password, children, out of curiosity, change settings or the test code without even realizing what the consequences will be. So how can you unlock devices? Let's consider the possible options for unlocking a Lenovo smartphone, tablet and laptop.
Unlocking your phone
The security system on Lenovo phones running Android OS makes it possible to use a simple pattern key, which will avoid unauthorized access to information in the device. But it happens that the memory fails, and you cannot remember the password. What to do in such cases?
Method number 1
Lenovo provides no more than 5 attempts to unlock the smartphone using the graphic key. When all attempts are exhausted, then enter any combination, wait half a minute and confirm that the password has been forgotten. Then you need to enter the details of your Google account, which you use on your phone. When your Google account is verified, you will be able to unlock your phone or change your pattern.
Method number 2
How to unlock your device if you have forgotten both your pattern and your Google account password? Try to call your number from another phone and, by accepting on the locked smartphone incoming call, open device settings. After finding the pattern in the security settings, disable the option. Then we turn off the call and you can freely use the phone again.
Method number 3
If none of the above methods helped, then you will have to resort to the most radical option, namely - hard reset, that is, reset all settings to the factory level. It should be noted right away that in this case, you may lose the data that was on internal memory phone (unless you make a backup first), but you will return control over the gadget.
Unlocking your tablet
In order to unlock the Lenovo tablet, you can use the three methods indicated above. But there are also other options.
It should be said right away that this option is not suitable for all versions of Android. Wait until the battery is completely discharged. After a warning about a low battery level, you need to go to the "Battery status" menu, select "Settings" - "Privacy" - "Reset settings".
Unlocking laptop
There are a wide variety of recommendations on the Internet on how to unlock a Lenovo laptop if you have forgotten your password, but not all of them are useful. For example, the advice to uninstall SAM * files is considered dubious, since more serious problems may arise after such an operation.
It is necessary to restore access to the device in the most gentle way. First of all, it is worth using the hint located on the welcome screen near the password input field. If this does not help, then you should log in with an administrator account and generate a different password.
Another way:
- Restart the laptop and after Windows starts to start, you need to press F8.
- In the system boot options menu, click "Safe Mode".
- Select an administrator account.
- After loading the desktop, a warning about the system operation in safe mode... To close the window, click "Yes".
- Using the "Start" menu, go to the control panel and select "Accounts". Change the combination through "Change password".
- To change the password, you need to enter a new one and confirm the operation. If you do not need to set a password, then you do not need to fill in the fields, as a result it will be automatically reset.
- To save the settings, you need to click "Change password", close the control panel and restart the laptop.
- When the system starts, enter a new password and Windows will start again.
Reset forgotten password it is possible through special programs... As a rule, they are installed on an electronic medium - a USB flash drive or disk that needs to be inserted into a laptop, and the program will automatically remove the password.
We have covered only the basic ways to unlock Lenovo devices. There are many more, but the article lists the most affordable ones.
It's a terrible feeling when your phone is locked and you just can't remember your password. It will be even worse if the device is completely locked. Kids and nosy friends tend to enjoy playing around with the password, but it mostly locks the phone. Yes, such undesirable consequences can occur due to the fact that you left your phone unattended.
Anyway, if you cannot bypass the screen lock on your device, we have prepared several methods to help you no matter what the situation is.
Method 1: Using a password from Google account [time-1 minute]
You will need:
Your device
Access to your own Google account
This method is using your Google account to unlock your device from LockScreen. One of the benefits of Google Account integration is that it intertwines with most devices, and it comes in handy here.
To start:
1. Click on the inscription "Forgot your password?" (we immediately warn you that this function available on only a few phones).
2. Enter your account details and click Login.
3. The device will unlock and you will receive full access to your smartphone!
(The lock code also resets, which means you shouldn't have problems in the future.) Be sure to set a new password as soon as possible to keep your personal information safe.
If your Google account data has been lost, you can try one of the methods described in this guide, or restore your account using a computer (there are many ways to carry out this procedure, all of them are freely available). You can go directly to the Google Account recovery page and follow the instructions to reset your password using the corresponding email address.
Method 2: If you entered the wrong password too many times [time-1 minute]
You need:
•Device
• A little patience
This method is not difficult at all. You can just wait for the timer to expire and try to enter the password again. This shouldn't take too long, because there is usually a 30 second wait for the password to be re-entered.
If you are unable to wait for those 30 seconds, you can use the Google Account associated with your phone to unlock your phone and use the same steps that were listed in the previous method;
1. Click "Forgot your password?" to open a new menu. (This option is only available on select devices.)
2. Enter your account information.
3. The device will be unlocked and you will have full access to the device. (You will also have the option to reset your password.)
Method 3: ADB (Android Debug Bridge) method [time-5 minutes]
You will need:
• Your device
• USB cable
• Access to a personal computer
Note: The ADB method will only work if you have already installed Android Device Bridge (ADB) on your device. If you are not sure that this software is installed on the device, then this method is unlikely to help you.
ADB is used to create a bridge between your computer and Android device... This bridge can be used to unlock the smartphone and gain access to its files. Unfortunately, this method will not work for many users, because not everyone has ADB support enabled.
If you are one of the lucky few:
1. Download the Android SDK to your PC.
Make sure you download the correct version for your computer. After downloading, extract the archive file to your computer desktop.
2. Download required drivers for your phone. You can get uSB drivers for your device from the manufacturer's official website.
3. Launch a Command Prompt (CMD) window on your PC. Next, go to the folder where the ADB file is located. At the command prompt, run the following command.
cd C: / android / platform-tools
4. Establish a connection between your smartphone and computer using a micro USB cable and enter the following command. After the computer recognizes your phone, you will see some numbers in the CMD window.
adb device
5. Run the following commands. You need to enter the 2nd command immediately after the first. Replace the numbers 1234 in the first case with your actual password.
adb shell input text 1234 shell input keyevent 66
6. If all goes well, your device will be unlocked. Now you can back up all your important files on your phone.
Method 4: Registering Samsung device [time is 1 minute]
You will need:
• Your device
• Samsung registered account
• PC
if you have account Samsung registered to your device, you can use the Samsung website to unlock your smartphone screen remotely. The problem is often that the user simply forgot and did not register. Therefore, this method will only help a small number of people.
1. Open the Samsung website on your computer and log in with your account.
2. Select your device from the taskbar on the left.
3. Find the option called “unlock my screen” in the sidebar. Click on it, and your smartphone should be unlocked.
Method 5: Return to factory settings [time-10 minutes]
You will need:
• Your device
• USB cable
• PC
ATTENTION! Factory reset is a radical method that will erase all data from your device. This method will allow you to access the device, but it will delete all data (pictures, contacts, videos, applications, etc.) from your phone. It should be used last.
Before resetting your phone, it's generally a good idea to back up all of your data. If you are stuck behind a graphic key, then this may somewhat limit the possibility reserve copy... (thankfully, the contents of your SD card will remain intact).
So what can you do to back up your images when the screen is locked? Here's what:
• Connect the device to your PC.
• Find your phone and open the folder with files on it.
• Your photos must be located in a folder named DCIM.
• Copy the folder on your computer to save the files.
• Repeat this process for any other folders you would like to keep.
You can also remove the SD card if you want.
Now let's proceed with a factory reset. The steps may be slightly different depending on the make and model of the device, but the end result will always be the same. Most devices will allow you to perform a factory reset from recovery mode.
1. Turn on the device, and hold the button combination to access the boot menu. (for example, on Samsung Galaxy S6, you must simultaneously hold down the power, volume up and home buttons).
2. If you do not know the correct combination, then you should look for information on the Internet. These are typically the power buttons, volume down rockers, and camera on for most Android devices.
3. Use the volume keys to move up and down, and the power key to confirm your choice.
4. Find the option Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
5. Make sure you really want to reset all settings and erase all data. Confirm your choice and the phone will start the process. you want to destroy the device, and the phone should start the process (this will take some time, it all depends on the amount of data on your phone).
6. After completion, the device will restart without passcode, but also without your data.
Conclusion
Secret passwords are designed to protect us, keep confidential information from prying eyes, but they can also be a problem in some situations. Hopefully, we have helped you with our tips on how to restore access to your smartphone when you lose your password. We sincerely believe that you do not have to reset all settings, and you will get by with the previous methods.
After resetting your password, do not forget to put a new one to avoid new problems! Your phone may be lost or stolen, but your information will be safe.
If we missed any way to unblock Android phone, or if you have questions about one of the methods on this list, let us know in the comments below.
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You can use pattern lock to protect your device from being used by others. But no one can boast of perfect memory, so forgetting a key is as easy as creating it. How to unlock Android if you forgot your graphic password? Let's figure it out
You probably already understand that creating a lock for your gadget is quite simple, which cannot be said about unlocking. But do not give up, although it is difficult, but still possible. There are many ways to unlock your smartphone and tablet. So, let's discuss a few tried and true working methods that will help you quickly solve your problem.
Method 1. Precautions
- If you are just going to put yourself a graphic password as protection, then play it safe in advance. Via this method, if you lose the key, your device will receive an SMS message with a one-time code to unlock. What should be done
- First of all, you need to get Root-rights... It is difficult and time consuming, so it is not suitable for everyone
- Then install SMS Bypass app. IN Google play it costs about one dollar, but you can try and find it for free
- Run the program and give it permission to use Root rights
- In the application, customize the custom text. If you don't, the code will be 1234. When the smartphone is locked, just send a message to it with the text 1234 reset
- As soon as it is received, the phone will reboot, and you can change or remove the lock
Method 2
- The method is more suitable for older versions of Android
- Everything is easy here - make a call and pick up the phone. Then immediately go to the settings section and remove the protection
Method 3
- It consists in removing the lock from the notification curtain
- Video instruction will help you to do this.
Method 4. Let the phone run down
- Wait until your device is completely discharged. When you see a message stating that there is little charge left, then go to the battery status menu, go back and turn off the lock in the security item
Method 5. Recovery
- If your device has standard or custom Recovery installed, then you can try using this method
- Download Aroma File Manager
- Install it in the Recovery menu
- Start the manager and go to / data / system and erase the gesture.key file
Method 6. Recovery again.
- If you fail with the above method, then don't be upset. Use another option
- Reboot the machine in Recovery mode
- Download the program as in the previous case
- Install it using the Recovery menu
- Reboot your phone and use any key
Method 7. Also Recovery (as a last resort)
Although this procedure is not so pleasant, because all settings, applications and contacts will be deleted, there is no other way. So, you need to reset your gadget to factory settings. For this
- Turn off your phone
- Enter Recovery Mode. Each gadget has its own combination for entering this mode, but, as a rule, this is - adding volume + power button
- Next click on Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- After a few seconds, the phone will automatically reboot and return to normal mode
- Now you can use your phone freely
Method 8. If USB debugging is enabled
If you previously enabled USB debugging in the developer menu, then it will be much easier for you to unlock your device and change or remove the pattern
After that, you have a choice:
- delete the gesture.key file from the data / system folder
- or dump data from the system.db file in the same path
Method 9. Command line
- Including the command line and enter the following commands in turn
- cd adb / progbin
- adb shell
- rm / data / system / gesture.key
- Then reboot the device.
- This method is used only when there are problems with the program from the previous method.
How to unblock if the Internet is disconnected?
- For this
- Turn off your machine
- Including it again
- When the upper notification curtain appears on the screen, pull it down and turn on the Internet
- Then enter your Google account login details and your phone will be unlocked
- There is another method to enable Wi-fi
- Enter the "Emergency Call" section
- Enter from the keyboard * # * # 7378423 # * # *
- Click Service tests - WLAN
- Network connection
Unlock android via email
- There is a way to unblock and e-mail... To do this, you must enter incorrectly five times. The system will block the phone for a few minutes, but after that the “Forgot password” line will appear. This is where you need to click
- In the window that appears, enter the data from your Google account
- If everything is done correctly, then you will be given the opportunity to enter a new password
Unlock when there is no internet
- This method is more suitable for those who have failed to turn on the Internet on their phone. To remove the block, you need
- LAN - adapter
- router with internet
- Connect the adapter to your device, and connect the other end to the router. In a few seconds, the Internet will work
Video: How to unlock a forgotten pattern or digital key?
If the user has forgotten the PIN or password, then he will have to make a little more effort to unlock the tablet than if it was a graphic code. Blocking the latter can be bypassed by having access to the Network and remembering your Google credentials. The password or code, if the owner of the device forgot them, can usually be restored only after a hard reboot or as a result of using special utilities.
Third party unlocking utilities
One of the programs to unlock android is Screen Lock Bypass Pro. It is paid. Nevertheless, it is a reliable and inexpensive way to unlock your device, keeping all the data on it if you forget your PIN code.
In addition, to work with the utility, two conditions must be met - access to the Network and a Google+ account. If they are observed, then you need to do the following:
Unfortunately, the utility may not be suitable for your device and your Android version, since not all devices work with Screen Lock Bypass Pro. The above method to unlock your tablet without losing your personal files is not the only one. If you have forgotten the password from the device, then you can use the ADB method.
Using ADB to unblock
To be able to unlock your device in this way, the USB debugging feature must be enabled on the android tablet in advance. Therefore, if you have set a pin code to enter, you must immediately make this mode active:
- Go to the "Settings" section of your device.
- In different devices, the USB debugging item can be located in the "For Developers", "Development", "Developer Options" directories, etc. Go to a similar section of your device.
- Check the box next to USB debugging.
If the above steps were performed before the user forgot the password or code, then to remove the lock, you can use free software ADB. To unlock your device, you need a computer:
After the done manipulations, you can set a new password. If the described methods did not help to reset the password that the user forgot, then you will have to use the Hard Reset procedure provided by the developers with the loss of all personal data.
Remove password for older versions of Android
If the user has forgotten the password on a well-worn android tablet, which in addition has the ability to install a sim card, as well as an application for making and receiving calls, then you can try a very simple way to unlock it:
- Install any valid SIM card on the tablet;
- Make a call to your device, accept the call from it, and then minimize the phone application with the Home button;
- While the call is in progress, the user has unlimited access to the device, which makes it possible to unlock and set a new key.
Most modern devices with latest versions Android hasn't had this security hole for quite some time. Therefore, it will be possible to do this in the case when the user has forgotten the pin code of a really already new android device.
Prepare in advance for a possible hard reboot
Even a hard reboot will not result in the loss of important personal data, if you knew how to do it before. backups Android and saved them. They are placed in cloud storage and almost do not take up space there. To have archival copies installed applications, settings wireless networks, accounts, etc., do the following:
Performing a backup allows you to relatively painlessly unlock an android tablet using a Hard Reset, when the owner has forgotten his password or pin code.
Sequence of Hard Reset Implementation
Remove the SIM and SD cards before performing a hard reset, just in case. Although they are not affected by this procedure, it is better not to risk it... In most cases, the sequence of actions when performing Hard Reset on any tablet is the same, only slightly it may differ for different device models:
On some devices, entering the Recovery menu may differ. Sometimes, in order to be able to unlock an android device, you need to hold three buttons at once - Power, Volume Down and Home. In some cases, instead of volume buttons Down, you have to press Volume UP or press the middle of the volume rocker.
Hello everyone, today we will touch on a rather useful and interesting topic that may be able to help someone, as it helped me. The other day, a friend brought a tablet and told me to make it. The problem with it was interesting - her daughter put a graphic key on the tablet. If anyone does not know that I am explaining this: a pattern is something like a password only without letters or numbers, you simply set the direction of the lines with movements and thus you can set the key. In order to unlock such a key, you need to draw in the same order and direction the lines that you asked at the very beginning. Below is a photo of the key.
Graphic key
So there was a graphic key and my daughter entered this key three times incorrectly - the tablet was locked and, in order to unlock it, it was necessary to log into google account... Everything looks pretty simple and there seems to be no problem, well, logged in and that's it. But in our case, it was impossible to log in, since wifi was turned off, the tablet does not support SIM cards (respectively, 3G) and in general it will not be possible to log in.
After reading on the Internet like and that I realized that there are a lot of ways to remove this key, there are very profitable waysthat will not even affect the information stored on it. You can rollback by yusb if this function is enabled in the tablet. If the tablet responds to a connection to a computer, then you can use command line and one program, also remove this key, but in our case all this did not work. If a person has forgotten his graphic key and the system is Android, and we just had an android, then in many tablets or phones there is a special combination of buttons when you hold them down, which and turn on the device, a panel should appear where we can reset all settings and that's it these devices to the beginning and we will have it as if from a box completely new. This method is called hard reset. In many devices, this must be done like this: turn off our device, hold down the volume button - or + and the power button. And then we should have a panel approximately the same as in the photo, where we can choose to reset the settings and device data, restart the device, etc.
Hard reset panel
But remember that all your information after the "hard reset" will be deleted. In our case, for some reason, this panel was not built in, and digging through the Internet, I came across a video of a man doing a hard reset, on this particular tablet model. The point was that he downloaded this hard reset panel from the official site and uploaded it to a memory card (microsd). When he inserted the memory card and turned on the tablet, the panel above the description appeared and he reset all the settings. Also, take note that in order to select something from the menu items, you need to poke the volume buttons, since the sensor will not work.
After that I took out the memory card, downloaded the archive with the panel, unpacked it onto the memory card, inserted it into the tablet and turned it on. After that, a panel appeared in which I selected the item "clear user data (or it can also be written wipe data / factory reset)" and, to confirm the selection, click on the on-off button. The tablet model was Asus MeMo Pad ME172V... Below there will be a link to the hard reset panel and a video of how all this is done.