How to Unlock a Pattern. Graphic Lock

Now many smartphone owners use the method of entering a pattern to unlock. This allows you to protect the device from thieves who simply will not be able to access the contents of the device. However, sometimes this method plays a cruel joke on the user. It is quite possible to forget the direction of finger movements. At such a moment, the owner of the device begins to wonder: “ How to unlock Android if you forgot your pattern key?" In today's material we will answer this question in detail.

Using SMS Bypass

There are several ways to remove a pattern from Android. Not all of them work in the vast majority of cases. But there is one most reliable way. It consists of installing SMS Bypass. This small and very inexpensive program will allow you to remove the pattern by sending a special SMS message to your smartphone containing the text “ 1234 reset" Of course, this code can be changed in the utility settings.

It should be noted that you can install SMS Bypass even on a locked device, as long as it has a Google account. To install, you need to log into Google Play from your computer using the same account. Go to the application page and click the " Buy" Then you will be given a choice on which gadget to install the program on. If the smartphone is connected to the Internet, the installation will be completed in the next minute.

Phone call

This method of bypassing the pattern on your phone does not require any investment. There is no need to install an additional application. You just need to make a call to your number from another device.

The method is to reset the pattern when receiving a call. This is done along the way " Settings» - « Safety».

This method does not work on all versions of Android. It is sewn into only some branded shells. The method for removing a pattern key consists of five to six attempts to enter it incorrectly. After this you will be asked to wait 30 seconds.

After further fruitless attempts to make the correct movements with your finger, a window with the button “ Forgot your pattern key?" Click on it, after which you will only have to enter the data from your Google account (username and password). If your smartphone is not currently connected to the Internet, you can do this immediately after rebooting it. You can also click the “ Emergency call" and enter the following code: *#*#7378423#*#*

Manually deleting the gesture.key file

Your pattern key is contained in a text file gesture.key. If you delete it, the graphic key itself will be reset. You can eliminate it without unlocking the device using the following Recovery menus:

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Your actions are incredibly simple:

1. Download the archive file of the Aroma File Manager utility to your computer.

2. Move it to your memory card.

3. Insert the card into your smartphone.

4. Go to the Recovery menu and install the application.

5. Follow the path " /data/system/».

6. Delete files gesture.key, locksettings.db, locksettings.db-wal And locksettings.db-shm.

7. Reboot your smartphone.

8. Enter any graphic key - the device should unlock.

If you have the Recovery TWRP menu installed, then you don’t even need to download a separate utility. You can find the file manager along the path “ Advanced» - « File Manager».

This method only works on devices with root-access installed by the SuperSU application and at least two registered users. It is also important that SuperSU must have multiplayer mode enabled.

In order to remove a graphic key from Android, you must:

1. Switch to the second user.

2. Go to Play Market and install Root Browser.

3. Open the installed utility and follow the path “ /data/system/».

4. Delete the following files:

• gesture.key;
• locksettings.db;
• locksettings.db-wal;
• locksettings.db-shm.

Reset data

This method will work on many smartphones that have the Recovery menu installed (TWRP, or Standard). Using this method, you will not only have to reset the pattern, but also delete all other user data - phone book, SMS messages, notes and some other data. Fortunately, if you have a Google account and synchronization is enabled on your device, you can easily restore everything. When it comes to photos, videos and music, they're here to stay.

To reset the data, you need to go to the Recovery menu and select the item Wipe data/Factory Reset. From different manufacturers method of exiting the Recovery menu different:

• Smartphone Samsung First you need to turn it off, then hold down the center key, the volume up key and the power button. On models released before 2012, you only need to hold the power button and the center key.
• On smartphones HTC hold down the volume down button and the power key. After the Android image appears, both buttons are released. Instead of Factory Reset, the desired menu item may be called Clear Storage. It is advisable to remove and insert the battery (if it is removable) before going to the Recovery menu.
• On smartphones Huawei It is also recommended to remove and insert the battery. Then you need to hold the Power key and the Volume Up button. After the Android picture appears, the buttons are released.
• On smartphones Sony Usually one of the methods discussed above for going to the Recovery menu works. The exception is older models - they may require connecting the device to the computer and installing the Sony Ericsson PC Suite program, where you need to go to “Tools” - “Data Recovery”.
• On a smartphone ZTE Usually it helps to hold down the power button and press the volume up key at a certain time (then you also need to hold it down). You can also reset the data by pressing the “Emergency call” button on the lock screen and dialing the combination *983*987#.
• On devices from Motorola, Archos, Asus And Prestigio The power key and volume down button are pressed. Sometimes the volume up key is used instead of the latter.

Going to the service center

The ideal method that works in almost 100% of cases. Just take your smartphone or tablet to a service center. But please note that repairs will not be considered under warranty. Specialists will be able to remove the pattern lock from Android, but they will ask for money for their work.

Of course, this method can only be used if you have a Samsung smartphone or tablet. You also had to register a Samsung account, which allows you to use branded South Korean services. If these conditions are met, then do the following:

1. Go to the website from your computer Samsung Account and log in by clicking the " Login" and entering your username and password.

2. Go to the section " Find device».

3. Click the button Find» and re-enter your username (the email address specified during registration will do) and password. After that, click the blue button " Login».

4. If you have several South Korean devices, then select the one you need in the corresponding list (located in the upper left corner). Then all you have to do is press the “ More».

5. Click the button Unlock my device».

Summing up

Today's guide covers almost all the ways to unlock your smartphone. When you forgot your password or pattern, you can use one of them. You can also try to reflash the device, for which programs are used ODIN, , Fastboot and many others. But this is a completely extreme case, which should be resorted to when absolutely necessary.

There is a 99% probability that the person reading this article is the owner of an Android device. With the same probability, you once, out of concern for the safety of personal information, set it to be blocked using a pattern key. And then the day came when your memory failed and it was no longer possible to remember or unravel the treasured combination of dots drawn to unlock. It’s not difficult to imagine the emotions of a person unsuccessfully running his finger across the glass of the screen for the 24th time and going through various combinations. And you think what to do if you forgot the graphic key, you can’t guess it, and how to remove it.

Forgetfulness is not the only culprit

It is possible that you are a parent or lucky person who has a younger brother or sister or nephews among your relatives. As soon as you lose vigilance towards your device, the child “occupies” it, trying to play with toys, look at photos or do something else. As far as we know, several dozen times an incorrectly entered key that removes the graphical lock is sent to the login and password entry field for Google. The problem arises when there is no Internet nearby to “log in”: without it, the unlocking is simply impossible to remove or select, and you will be left without connection until the first connection. This situation is especially relevant at the dacha or in the village - where the network sometimes does not catch well.

There are no unsolvable problems

This means we can do this too. If you cannot guess the forgotten key, you will have to think further. Methods to remove or select a lock if the user has forgotten the pattern key differ in the time spent on the process and in the method.

By time they are divided into the following options:

• fast (up to 10 minutes);
• long (maximum day).

By method:

• via telephone (fast, but less likely to succeed);
• through a computer (the probability of unlocking is higher, but the method takes longer).

Some of the ways to reset or pick up a lock require root rights, and are also fraught with “reset” of the warranty, loss of personal data, or “death” of the phone. Are you absolutely sure that you will succeed? If yes, then below you will read all the known ways to bypass the blocking. Get ready to find out how to unlock the pattern key if you still couldn’t guess it..

Unlock via phone

So, if your phone has blocked your entry, there are ways to easily reset or unravel the block using this method. A couple of clicks and you can continue using the device.

1. Enter your login and password.

The phone, as can be seen in the presented photo, blocked the entrance and prompts users to enter a login and password to access their Google account if they moved their fingers over the dots too much. After entering the data correctly, the lock is removed.

Advantages: the simplest and least risky of all methods in general.

Flaws: The method will not help if there is no Internet or you have forgotten your Google password, then the blocking will definitely not be solved. Please also note that you will not be able to connect via Wi-Fi, which requires a password, or transfer data. You will have to connect the modem via a USB adapter or connect to a point already known to the device.

1. Reset settings.

The point is to return the default settings (there is no phone protection in the factory settings) and reset the existing ones. At the same time, you risk losing important information: contacts, notes and installed applications. If you follow the instructions depending on the brand, it is not difficult to remove the blockage. At the same time, turn off the smartphone and leave the battery charge to at least 60%.

Next, you need to get to a special menu (system) by pressing the combination of buttons held simultaneously that corresponds to the phone brand. Once you're there, select factory reset ( clear storage) . You may also need to select Delete all user data And reboot system now .

HTC

Hold down the "volume down + power" buttons until the system menu appears.

Navigation is with the volume buttons, and selection is with the power button.

Samsung

Phones manufactured before 2012: hold “Home + Volume Up + Power”.

After 2012: hold “Home + Power”.

Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo

Hold the Volume Up + Power buttons.

Navigate through the menu using the volume buttons; select items by pressing the power button.

Huawei phones require you to remove the battery and insert it back.

Prestigio

Hold the Home + Volume Up + Power buttons.
Menu navigation is done using the volume buttons; items are selected using power.

Asus

Hold "volume down + power".

Navigation with the “volume down” button, selection with the “up” button

Thus, the question of how to remove the graphic key by resetting the Android settings becomes clearer. In fact, there are many brands and their models, and each phone has its own combination.

Advantages: indispensable if you don’t remember either the key or the password for Google, and your computer is far away.

Flaws: destruction of personal information: contacts, notes, applications.

100% working methods of unlocking a key through a phone end here.

Using a computer

In addition to the high probability of bypassing the phone’s lock, the computer method also has the equally good option of “killing” it. Strictly following the instructions will help avoid this.

There are more ways to unlock Android:

1. Through special software (example in the photo).

Each phone comes with a specialized program for servicing it on a PC. Sonya, for example, has Sony PC Companion.

Advantages: easy to use.

Flaws: Sometimes there is no program included. Searching for it on the Internet sometimes takes a long time.

1. Using fastboot in the system menu.

This method will help restore factory settings, but not through the phone directly, but using a computer:

• install Adb Run and special drivers for Android on your PC;
• put the phone into Fastboot mode through the system menu;
• launch the program and go to ADB by selecting Manual Command;
• Enter “fastboot erase data” in the console. Or "fastboot –w";
• restart your smartphone.

Advantages: The Adb Run program is easier to find than special software.
Flaws: unlocking this method takes a relatively long time; The program language is English, and the appearance is unusual for the average user.

1. Flashing.

Cheap and cheerful. Using a special program and official firmware, following the instructions, reflash your mobile phone. It is recommended to use the Adb Run program.

Advantages: this method always works.

Flaws: There is a considerable risk of turning the device into a “brick” if its owner did something wrong. In addition, flashing takes a lot of time, and the warranty remains to say goodbye. Follow this method only as a last resort.

1. Deleting key files

This method would have been included in the list of telephone methods if it had not been for some things that had to be done through the PC. Namely, download the application installer into the memory on the phone.

More details:

• download the zip containing Aroma File Manager (if the file is not in the archive, then pack it there);
• download the application to the SD card in the phone;
• install it through the system menu (select “install zip from sdcard”. Then “choose zip from sdcard”, and then select the downloaded installer from the proposed list); in the running application you need to open the system folder in the data directory and delete files named “gesture .key", "locksettings.db", "locksettings.db-wal" and "locksettings.db-shm".

These items are described for the CWM type system menu, which is present in most smartphones: the TWRP type system menu is simpler due to the file manager. There, just go to “Advanced” → “File Manager”, and then delete the files from section 4.4.

Advantages: important information will not be lost.
Flaws: root rights required; the procedure will have to be repeated each time.

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Conclusion

As you can see, it is not difficult to remove the graphic key. But situations are different. The more urgent it is or the more important it is to have recorded information, the more difficult it is to avoid “victims.” The most important advice is to learn the password or write it down on a piece of paper so that when you enter it, the phone does not block you. Thus, in case of a forgotten key on Android, you will only have to use the first method described here. Good luck in unlocking!

We try to protect our mobile devices in every possible way. And one of them is a specially drawn figure or graphic key. This kind of password will not protect our sensitive 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 drew and don’t know what to do in this situation. No need to 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 operating system tools. And only if they are not available to you, choose other options.

Using a Google Account

To unlock your 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 information.

Now let's look at other options tested by other owners of smartphones and tablets on the Android operating system.

Reset settings

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

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

Important information! It is recommended to do a hard reset only when the mobile device is at least 65% charged, more is better. 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.

Example of resetting settings on Samsung phones

Since when locked we cannot simply go into the phone menu, the reset will need to be done using a combination of buttons. This combination is different for each model of mobile phone or tablet. To find out, 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 settings are as follows:

1. Turn off your mobile device.
2. Press three buttons, for example, "Power" + "Home" (center) + "Volume+".
3. As soon as you see the Samsung splash screen on the screen, do not press the “Power” button again. But hold the other two buttons for another ten seconds. This is necessary for the recovery mode to appear. It may not load the first time. And if it doesn't happen, repeat your steps.
4. After launching Recovery mode, you will find yourself in the Menu. To perform a hard reset of all personal parameters, we need to activate “Wipe data/factory reset”. This is a “hard reset” - erasing information. Navigate through 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.

All. Personal data and settings have been reset. After rebooting, your gadget is unlocked. The instructions given above are relevant for phones from any manufacturer. The only difference is the key combination used to boot into device recovery mode. We repeat, information can be found on the official websites of manufacturers.

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

Call from another number

This simple method can only be used if you have a very old version of the operating system - 2.2 and lower. Have someone 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 needs to be done as quickly as possible. After opening the menu, select “Security” and remove the pattern. That's it, your mobile device will no longer require you to enter your password until you enter it again.

Discharging the device

In this case, we need to wait until the battery drains. When the battery charge reaches a certain minimum, a warning signal will sound. You need to enter the battery status menu and from there go to “Settings”, where you can disable the pattern password.

New firmware

This option can also be used. Updating the software will unlock your device. But using this method is not advisable if your phone is under warranty. By deleting the original firmware version, you lose the opportunity to contact a service center.

Service center

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

Bypass blocking of Android devices using a third-party application.

To use this option, you will need to get root rights and download a 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 these instructions:

1. Gain access to a super user account (root rights).
2. Go to the 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 dollar.
3. Go to the program settings, change the preset password and grant root rights.

That's it, the application is ready to use. How does this work? If your phone is locked, send a message to it with the following text XXXXX reset (X is your key reset password). As soon as the text message arrives on the mobile device, an automatic reboot will occur. Next, you can install a new graphic key or use any protection method.

Is it possible to install SMS Bypass if the phone is already locked? Yes, but you must have root rights, an Internet connection and access to a Google account.

Video on removing a pattern key on Android

There are quite a lot of situations when the question arises of how to unlock a graphic key. You could either forget it yourself, or accidentally enter it incorrectly, or a child played with your device and accidentally turned it on. Next, we will describe how to unlock an Android pattern for any version of the OS on any device. It is worth noting that there is no universal solution to this problem, since each manufacturer slightly adjusts the operating system itself for its gadget, so there are several options. The methods are grouped depending on the device and ease of working with them. You will either have to try the one you like most, or the one that is most suitable, or successively try several different ones to determine which one is suitable. It is important to find one that will allow you to get rid of the problem.

Simple options

You can use a fairly simple method, which in this case seems to be the most obvious of all. You will be required to enter the password for your Google account. There is one condition: you must have an account. If it is not there, then you should get it in advance. So, if you entered the described key incorrectly several times, your smartphone or tablet will prompt you to enter your account password. After entering, you will need to wait a few seconds, and after that the same pattern will be unlocked. If you have forgotten your account password, it is quite easy to recover it and then use it to enter it on your smartphone or tablet.

If you don’t have a computer or some other smartphone at hand to recover your password, you can use a locked device for these purposes, but this requires Wi-Fi or mobile Internet to be turned on. If it turns out that Wi-Fi is turned off, you can turn it on yourself. To do this, press the button and then enter the combination *#*#7378423#*#*. Next, select the menu menu Service Test - Wlan, and then connect to Wi-Fi.

How to unlock a pattern: general case

You can also resort to this very simple and accessible method - make a call to a locked smartphone. This option does not work on all versions of Android, only on 2.2 and earlier. You will need to pick up the phone after the call, and then go to the security settings service and disable the lock using the pattern key.

Another option for unlocking a phone whose pattern key has been lost is to completely discharge the battery. To use it, you need to drain the device's battery. When the battery runs out, the smartphone will issue a corresponding notification, and when this notification is received, you can go to the power settings, then return to the menu one page, and then enter the security settings, where you can disable the option to use the pattern.

Using the SMS Bypass app

It is worth noting that using this method requires the user to have Root rights. And it can only help with preventing unwanted blocking. That is, the smartphone can be unlocked only if this application is installed in advance. Naturally, you can search hard and find hacked versions or free analogues, but it is better to use the original, which costs only one dollar.

If your smartphone has already been blocked, but you also have an Internet connection, you can use the option of remotely installing this application via the web version of the Google Play Market service on your computer.

Now about the operation of the application itself. By default, the application has a password for unlocking the pattern in the form 1234. In order to unlock, you need to send an SMS from anywhere containing the text: 1234 reset. This will cause the smartphone to reboot, and then you can enter the pattern key and everything will work.

How to unlock a pattern key: more complex methods

It’s worth noting right away that this option involves partial loss of data on the smartphone, namely: your contacts and various messages will disappear, and settings will be lost. In this case, the device settings are reset, that is, it returns to the state it was originally, which is called “out of the box”. If you have a Google account, then contacts and notes can be easily restored from there, so it's worth getting one if you don't already have one. Each manufacturer has a different algorithm, so it is worth considering each of them separately.

How to unlock Samsung pattern key

There are two options for the development of events. If you own an older smartphone model, you need to turn it off and then hold the Home button simultaneously with the on/off button. For new models, the algorithm is almost the same, but you will need to add one more button, namely, to increase the volume. This procedure will result in all settings being completely reset, after which you can restore your data from your account.

In this case, everything will be a little more complicated than with the device of the previous manufacturer. You will need to turn off your smartphone, then remove the battery and put it back in place. Next, you need to simultaneously hold down the volume down element and the power button. As soon as the Android image appears on the screen, the buttons can be released. However, this is not all about the question of how to unlock an HTC pattern. After this, you must use the volume buttons to navigate through the menu, and use the power button to select the desired item. Depending on the device model, this may be the Clear Storage or Factory Reset option. It is clear that you may have another smartphone at your disposal.

How to unlock Huawei pattern key

Here you should first turn off your device, and then remove the battery and insert it back. Next, you will need to hold down the volume button and the power button at the same time. When the Android image appears on the screen, you can release the buttons. You will see a menu that you need to navigate using the volume buttons, and using the power button you can select the desired menu item. And here we mean the wipe data / factory reset parameter. After rebooting the smartphone, the pattern will disappear. As in other cases, you will be required to restore your contacts.

First, you need to install the special Ericsson PC Suite application on your personal computer, which can be downloaded from the appropriate resource. Next, the smartphone can be connected to the computer. After this, run the program installed earlier, in which you must select “Tools”, and then “Data Recovery”. All your other actions regarding how to unlock a Sony graphic key must be carried out in accordance with the instructions offered by the program. Naturally, you will be required to restore all your contacts using backups made in advance.

How to unlock Prestigio graphic key

First, you must turn off your smartphone, then you can simultaneously press the volume up, power and Home buttons, which will allow you to enter Recovery. Your next steps are to complete several steps one by one. First, enter wipe data / factory reset, after which you can delete all user data, and then select All, now you are spared the need to enter a pattern. All that remains is to produce

How to unlock a pattern key: option to delete a file called gesture.key

There is a fairly simple algorithm for working with the device. The first method can be recommended for those who have an alternative to Recovery. You will need to download a file manager called Aroma. Next, you need to install it using Recovery. Using the /data/system/ path, you must delete the file called gesture.key. After this, you can restart your smartphone to enter any pattern. All you can do is be glad that your device is unlocked.

You can also use another method. You will need to delete the same gesture.key file by updating, that is, carry out a kind of substitution. You must first download the GEST.zip file. It should be installed using Recovery. The smartphone should be rebooted, after which you can enter any pattern. All that remains is to be glad that your smartphone is unlocked again.

In the case of phones from this manufacturer, as in other cases, the device must be turned off and fully charged. This option involves resetting to factory settings, so all your data will be deleted. For several different models the algorithm will be slightly different, it is worth considering the options.

If we talk about how to unlock the LG Nexus 4 pattern key, then everything is quite simple. You will need to simultaneously hold down both volume and power buttons for three to four seconds. An image of an android lying on its back will appear on the screen in front of you. Through use, you must find the Recovery Mode item, and then activate the power button to confirm your choice. This will cause your device to reboot and show Android with a red triangle on the screen. Again, you need to hold down the previously indicated buttons for a few seconds until the menu appears in front of you. Next, you will need to go to Settings - Factory Data Reset, where the choice should be “Yes”, for which you use the volume buttons to select, and to confirm the selection, use the power button.

The device model suggests a slightly different option for calling the settings menu: simultaneously press “Home” + “Volume Down” + “Power”. For LG Optimus Hub, you have to press the Volume Down, Power and Home buttons at once.

Situation: I forgot the pattern key. How to unlock?

This is the essence of the problem - sometimes a situation occurs when the graphic password for a smartphone or tablet is simply forgotten. To return everything to its original state, and at the same time get your Android device in its usual form, you need to enable the special “USB Debugging” option on it. Many people know that this is a guarantee for a lot of possibilities: you can get root rights, develop applications on a computer with subsequent testing on a connected gadget, install custom Recovery, and much more. For all this you will need a simple program called ADB. Many users claim that anyone even slightly familiar with the ADB program is able to crack the lock of an Android smartphone or tablet with a pattern key in a couple of clicks. You don't need to get root rights to do this.

So, you will need a fairly simple set of tools. First of all, this is a computer on which the Android SDK application is installed, which includes the ADB program. In addition, you definitely need a USB cable through which your smartphone or tablet will connect to the computer, as well as the locked gadget itself that you will be working with. The author of the proposed method claims that hacking a device’s graphic key can be done using one of two options. Depending on what type of device you are working with, as well as its model, the first or second method, or both in turn, may work.

The first of them involves working with the command line. In the window you must enter the following combination: adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key. After this, you can reboot your device. Next, the same lock window containing the pattern key will appear in front of you again. And here is the most interesting thing: now the lock can be removed by entering any sequence.

You can also use an option that will require you to enter not just one command, but a whole sequence into the command line.

• adb shell;
• rm /data/system/locksettings.db;
• rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal;
• rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm;
• reboot.

In addition, you can find ways to hack using a PIN code with a password. In this case, you will need to have root rights, or special firmware for your gadget.

The second method involves certain actions. You will need to connect the device to your computer, which will then launch a command line window, where you need to enter certain commands one by one.

• adb shell;
• cd /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases;
• sqlite3 settings.db;
• update system set value=0 where name="lock_pattern_autolock";
• update system set value=0 where name="lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently";
• .quit.

And now you can restart your smartphone or tablet and enjoy the results.

In this case, it doesn’t matter whether we are talking about a tablet or a smartphone, because there are two options for the development of events. For owners of most devices of this brand, a suitable method is to turn it off and then hold the Home button simultaneously with the on/off button. For newer models, the algorithm is similar, only you need to add one more button - increase the volume. This procedure will result in all settings being completely reset, after which you will be able to restore your data from your account, if you have one.

It often happens that the owner of a Fly smartphone installs a graphical lock on it in order to protect the device from their children. But if the child nevertheless took it and, trying to match the pattern, blocked the device, we have to solve this problem. If the phone does not have a lot of significant information, then you can take the simplest path, that is, reset its settings to factory settings. This is done quite simply. You will need to turn off your smartphone, while the battery must be charged. Now you should simultaneously hold down the volume up and power buttons. This will take you to the recovery menu. Next, using the volume down button, you should go down to the Wipe data/factory reset line, which can then be activated using the power button. After this, a new menu will open, where you will be required to select the line containing Yes-delete all user data, this is done using the same volume control and power buttons. Next, you will again find yourself in the recovery menu, where this time you will be required to activate the first line - Reboot. That's all for the hot boot process; now all that remains is to restore the data, partially or completely.

As in the case of using a smartphone based on the Android control platform from any other manufacturer, in this case the possibility of accidentally blocking your device with a graphic key cannot be ruled out. You could simply rummage through the settings, stumble upon such an item, enable this option, enter some arbitrary picture, and then find yourself in a difficult situation. The device might require you to enter a key, and you either enter it incorrectly or completely forget, which also happens. And here you will need instructions on how to get out of this situation.

You can arrange a so-called “hot reboot” for your device - this is a method that is distinguished by its versatility, but it leads to the loss of certain data on your device, that is, now you will have to restore your contacts or re-enter them manually.

You will need to enter the recovery of your device. To do this, you need to turn it off, then simultaneously hold down a button such as volume up, turning on the charger plug, until the android with an exclamation mark appears on the screen in front of you. After this, you can release the volume button. Now you should press the power button, and without releasing it, press and release the volume up button. Now you find yourself in recovery, which is why such a complex sequence of actions was needed.

To begin, you will need to select Wipe data / factory reset. After this, you can start rebooting your smartphone using the Reboot system now item. This completes all procedures. When working with the recovery menu, you can use the volume buttons to select the desired menu item, as well as the power button to confirm the choice.

This unlocking method can be called quite new. You will need to download a file called Gest.zip, and then rename it to update.zip, after which the resulting archive will be moved to the SD card. The device must have recovery, and it doesn’t matter which one. The process itself is quite simple and straightforward. Reboot your device into Recovery mode. In the menu that you will see in front of you, control occurs through the volume and power buttons, the first helps you select the desired item, and the second helps you confirm the choice. You will need to find an item called Install zip from SdCard, or something similar in content, and select it. Once the menu opens, you can select the file called update.zip that you previously saved. This will start the firmware process. After all this, all you have to do is start your device, enter any pattern, and that’s it, your Android will be unlocked.

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If the list of simple options outlined at the very beginning of the article turned out to be useless for you, then all that remains is to perform a “hot reboot” of your device. As with devices from other manufacturers, you need to be in the recovery menu. To do this, you must hold down the volume button, namely, its decrease, together with the power button. When the settings appear before your eyes, you can release these buttons. You should find the Wipe Data//Factory Reset item. You can get to it using the same volume buttons, and confirm your choice using the paddle to turn on the power. As a result of the choice you make, all settings will be completely reset to factory settings. This will cause all information from the device’s memory to be erased, leaving only the memory card intact. You can restore your contacts if you took care of saving them in your Google Account in advance. That is why it is recommended to use this opportunity so as not to find yourself in a difficult situation if your device fails for some reason.

As you can see, there are quite a few ways to get rid of a pattern that could unexpectedly become a problem for you. However, if you are not prepared for the associated losses, then it is best not to use this option, so as not to end up with a complete lack of important and valuable information.