Hello guys,
My niece has a Moto G 2015 and has set a screen lock pattern she can't remember. She does not want to lose her Whatsapp messages, so does not want to wipe her phone. Is there any way around the screen lock, even using ADB?
Thanks,
Mark.
You can use the Android Device Manager. https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
Sign in with the Google account that is being used on that device. From there select the device. You should have the option to Ring, Lock, Erase. Select Lock and it will ask you for a password. This password can now be entered on the device. Unlock, change lockscreen security and you should be back in business.
quakeaz said:
You can use the Android Device Manager. https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
Sign in with the Google account that is being used on that device. From there select the device. You should have the option to Ring, Lock, Erase. Select Lock and it will ask you for a password. This password can now be entered on the device. Unlock, change lockscreen security and you should be back in business.
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Ok thanks, she is trying that... but she had entered pattern initially, would the android device manager overwrite the pattern with a password?
fredphoesh said:
Ok thanks, she is trying that... but she had entered pattern initially, would the android device manager overwrite the pattern with a password?
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Yes, it changes it to text password.
Ok excellent... Thanks for your help.
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No problem, glad it worked! (I assume it worked, lol)
I'll find out tomorrow probably, it's past her bedtime!
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quakeaz said:
No problem, glad it worked! (I assume it worked, lol)
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dang, apparently she tried and couldn't get in... so had to reset her phone. Oh well... I didn't see her phone, so can't tell what she was looking at and perhaps missing something.
tx anyway...
Oh, ok. Sorry to hear that.
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@quakeaz thanks for that link, didnt know you can do that. Learn something new each day.
pl4life52 said:
@quakeaz thanks for that link, didnt know you can do that. Learn something new each day.
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Np, the Android device manager can be handy.. I've never needed that feature, but played around with it before and it did reset my pattern lockscreen with the password (on Android 4.4.2, I assume it's still the same).
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I have a LG optimus 2x unrooted and i i have forgotten the password to unlock it "i was kinda druk when i set it"
Its not the pin fo som put it is the built in number code that is used.
Is there some way i can get passed this code. The phone is not rooted but if it is possible to root without unlock it im willing to do it.
But if there is a way to solve this without root i would like that option first.
can yu access tha phone as it is lock?
i cant log on to the phone but i can see the notifications att the top but i cant drag it down
I think you'll have to do Hard Reset. Unless you talk to LG support
My bad. Unsure what the answer is for you. Sorry dude.
cant you do a restore with a pccompanion?(i dont have the same phone so...you understand)
i thing you should communicate with the lg support!
On some phones there's a "Forgot Password" button on the lockscreen where it asks you to put in your Gmail address and password so you can reset it.
use the gmail recover option, i don't tell other options..your post history doesn't really show you owning the phone. sorry
there is no forgott password or anything like that.
Never used the pccompanion or something is that LGstuff or is it some other app.
About me not owning the device : If you have an aoption to unlock it i can send you a copy of the receipt and pm or mail to you.
boot into stock recovery and wipe
Thats just the thing i want to avoid.
Delete the lockscreen apk.
maybe you should hard reset it..
Product F(RED) said:
Delete the lockscreen apk.
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How would that be possible if i cant get in to the phone.
The forgot password option shows up after u enter the password wrong a few times. Just keep entering random 4 digit number untill it gives u the option but if it locks you out and still doesn't have the option stop trying. You will just lock it out longer.
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AFAinHD said:
The forgot password option shows up after u enter the password wrong a few times. Just keep entering random 4 digit number untill it gives u the option but if it locks you out and still doesn't have the option stop trying. You will just lock it out longer.
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Tried it after 3-4 times the phone restarts and then 3-4 more tries no option to recover
spyvingen said:
Tried it after 3-4 times the phone restarts and then 3-4 more tries no option to recover
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The phone restarts? I have never heard of that before. Well sorry, my knowledge is limited to my phone and some odd and end general things.
Sent from the phone everyone has forgotten about!
If you know how to use ADB:
adb remount
adb shell
cd /system/app
mv LockScreen.apk LockScreen.bak
exit
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Then to undo it:
adb remount
adb shell
cd /system/app
mv LockScreen.bak LockScreen.apk
exit
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It's case-sensitive I believe so keep trying different capitalizations of "Lockscreen" if it doesn't work.
Product F(RED) said:
If you know how to use ADB:
Then to undo it:
It's case-sensitive I believe so keep trying different capitalizations of "Lockscreen" if it doesn't work.
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Ty verry much i will try that out.
That adb disabling of the lockscreen is a unique idea. I'll be curious to know if it works or not. Please keep us posted.
I have a rooted sensation with stock ICS. I need to enter a PIN every time I switch on the device screen, which is really annoying. I had a VPN set up, deleted it, same problem. Rebooted, same problem. I think it has something to do with the Exchange account I have set up, but I cannot remove that.
I tried the settings in the "security" section, but they are greyed out (see attachment).
Any ideas?
norad73 said:
I have a rooted sensation with stock ICS. I need to enter a PIN every time I switch on the device screen, which is really annoying. I had a VPN set up, deleted it, same problem. Rebooted, same problem. I think it has something to do with the Exchange account I have set up, but I cannot remove that.
I tried the settings in the "security" section, but they are greyed out (see attachment).
Any ideas?
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I don't remember which post it was, but someone in response to a similar query said that you could check out the device administrator applications, one of those would be enforcing this. In that case, the exchange app was the culprit.
How did you root the ics rom? what did you flash in recovery?
dmcb123 said:
How did you root the ics rom? what did you flash in recovery?
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I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23188608#post23188608
japinder said:
check out the device administrator applications
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Where do I find them? How do I get there?
So, does anyone know how to disable the lockscreen?
Did you get this right? Just upgraded to ICS and i cannot find a way to disable the ring / lock screen! ANyone?
Hi man,
This could be related to the info on the 2nd post.
Do you have any exchange account setup in your device? (from your company)
If yes, this is the reason, if not you may have to wipe your device and reinstall everything.
Brgds
Finger print not recognized, Phone is locked, no internet connection, google account device manager reset not working and samsung account not set up.
phone is not unlocking and i have very important data in it.
please help
kayeeman said:
Finger print not recognized, Phone is locked, no internet connection, google account device manager reset not working and samsung account not set up.
phone is not unlocking and i have very important data in it.
please help
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You have the option to use a password if fingerprint scan fails....
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HaGii said:
You have the option to use a password if fingerprint scan fails....
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Exactly, that is must when FP is set up. If you forgot the password, then no help.
davebugyi said:
Exactly, that is must when FP is set up. If you forgot it, then no help.
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No.
It's not even possible to "forget" to set a separate password since it's a must if you setup fingerprint unlocking.
It's NECESSARY.
Otherwise you can't choose unlocking with fingerprint method. (Tried it by myself to be sure)
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HaGii said:
No.
It's not even possible to "forget" to set a separate password since it's a must if you setup fingerprint unlocking.
It's NECESSARY.
Otherwise you can't choose unlocking with fingerprint method. (Tried it by myself to be sure)
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I mean, if he forgot that password, then he is in trouble. I said that the setup of that password is a must
davebugyi said:
I mean, if he forgot that password, then he is in trouble. I said that the setup of that password is a must
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I'm sorry. I misunderstood. [emoji14]
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HaGii said:
I'm sorry. I misunderstood. [emoji14]
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No problem
not accepting the passowrd
it is not accepting the password
thats the problem
kayeeman said:
it is not accepting the password
thats the problem
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How is that possible? You need to enter it twice to confirm.
On the other hand, this is a reason for security lock - if it can be bypassed easily, then what's the point of it?
You can still root, play around with the system
What about doing a factory reset?
Boot into download mode, Odin TWRP.
Boot into TWRP, only wipe system.
Reboot, wait 10-15 minutes, redo the setup.
Paradoxumical said:
Boot into download mode, Odin TWRP.
Boot into TWRP, only wipe system.
Reboot, wait 10-15 minutes, redo the setup.
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The last time I checked the settings and fingerprints are located on /data, not system. But give it a try.
davebugyi said:
The last time I checked the settings and fingerprints are located on /data, not system. But give it a try.
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Whoops, forgot about /data. Perhaps he should flash Philz after TWRP, and then wipe /system and /data after making a nandroid.
Hey, my phone just got locked, now im stuck, can anyone help me bypass the frp? THX
Input the password to the Google account that's logged in.
xDark_ said:
Input the password to the Google account that's logged in.
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The thing is i forgot the email, so is there any other way?
how about going into recovery and doing a factory reset?
lunzi88 said:
how about going into recovery and doing a factory reset?
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Thats wat i just did, and nothing happen, still stuck frp
Sorry just realised about this. Have you given this method a go yet? http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/1...msung-phones-due-to-a-flaw-in-their-software/
lunzi88 said:
Sorry just realised about this. Have you given this method a go yet? http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/1...msung-phones-due-to-a-flaw-in-their-software/
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Just tried that, when plug in the otg, the file manager not showing up like in the video , still no luck
Hmm, just an idea but have you considered going to Samsung with the invoice as proof of purchase and see if they could help?
Hello,
I have Oneplus One 64 gb variant, yesterday my nephew somehow changed my phone's lock pattern and now my phone is locked. USB debugging was disabled at that time. I am not able to get into my phone through any means. I have lot of important data in my phone and don't want to hard reset my device. Also I don't have any custom recovery installed on my phone. I don't know how to get a backup of my data. Any help will be appreciated. Please help me get my precious data back.
Thanks in advance.
Dush123 said:
Hello,
I have Oneplus One 64 gb variant, yesterday my nephew somehow changed my phone's lock pattern and now my phone is locked. USB debugging was disabled at that time. I am not able to get into my phone through any means. I have lot of important data in my phone and don't want to hard reset my device. Also I don't have any custom recovery installed on my phone. I don't know how to get a backup of my data. Any help will be appreciated. Please help me get my precious data back.
Thanks in advance.
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If you still have internet access on the device, you can try entering the pattern over and over incorrectly until the "forgot password" button appears. You'll then be able to sign in to your gmail account and reset the password without losing any data.
Freewander10 said:
If you still have internet access on the device, you can try entering the pattern over and over incorrectly until the "forgot password" button appears. You'll then be able to sign in to your gmail account and reset the password without losing any data.
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In Cm13s this "forgot pattern" option has been disabled for god knows what reasons. I have attempted to unlock 85 times and still counting but still no option has presented itself.
Dush123 said:
In Cm13s this "forgot pattern" option has been disabled for god knows what reasons. I have attempted to unlock 85 times and still counting but still no option has presented itself.
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How are you using CM 13 without a custom recovery?
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How are you using CM 13 without a custom recovery?
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Its not cm13 , I mis spoke . it's android 6.0 but still there is no forgot pattern option.
Dush123 said:
Its not cm13 , I mis spoke . it's android 6.0 but still there is no forgot pattern option.
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Oh.
Some custom recoveries give you the option to backup your data to the SD card. You could check if that's available in yours.
I'm not sure if its gonna backup everything (similar to a nandroid backup) or just your apps+their data.
If its the latter then you can backup->wipe device->restore. If its the former though, then there's not much point as the password would've gotten backed up as well.
Freewander10 said:
Oh.
Some custom recoveries give you the option to backup your data to the SD card. You could check if that's available in yours.
I'm not sure if its gonna backup everything (similar to a nandroid backup) or just your apps+their data.
If its the latter then you can backup->wipe device->restore. If its the former though, then there's not much point as the password would've gotten backed up as well.
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Was unable to backup anything through recovery as well. Had to hard reset my device.
Thanks anyways