There will be times when you want to get into your friend’s phone and you’re not aware of the pattern, PIN or password, if it is face locked then your face anyway won’t get you in. So how do you sneak in? Android is a robust operating system, Google and OEM’s have strapped it with many security features which are hard to crack, however, there are still ways to bypass them – thanks to openness of open source Android, developers have gotten ways to get in and access the data. We’ve listed some proven methods which will let you bypass android password, PIN, pattern or even face lock.
Method 1 – Bypass pattern password
Scan the below QR code and download the file onto an SD card using a PC
Insert the SD card into your phoneNow you want to reboot the phone into recovery modeNow flash the zipReboot and you’re done
Method 2 – Use ADB through command prompt
Install ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
Connect phone to PCType following command in RUN > CMD prompt
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
Method 3 – Use ADB (file removal)
Install ADBType following command in RUN > CMD prompt
adb shellr m /data/system/gesture.key
Method 4 – Using app
Screen Lock Bypass Pro { https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thomascannon.screenlockbypass.pro&hl=en } can unlock an android phone without root access, it is priced US$ 4.2, however, not all android devices are supported, you may want to check handset compatibility before buying into. You need to have access to Google account which is in the device, purchase and install the app from the web into your phone. When the app is installed, plug in a charger – then reboot the phone by removing the battery. On restarting the phone the bypass operation will start.
Method 5 – Android Device Manager (ADM)
Android device manager which comes pre-installed on many android phones, you need to sign into the Google account which has been used in the locked phone. With ADM you can assign a new password from the web itself, it will override the device password. You can also see the current phone location and ring it loud. Using ADM you can remotely wipe the phone as well; the data will be lost in this case.
Method 6 – Using ADB & Linux
You will need a linux distro or windows Cygwin, usb cable and ADB installed. Then follow the steps below
Connect the locked phone to the PCOpen terminalType following commands in the sequence mentioned
adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
su
rm *.key
Reboot the phone and you’re done
Good luck!
