If you are locked out of your Android phone due to a forgotten password, PIN, or pattern, there are several ways to remove the screen lock and regain access. This guide explains different methods to unlock your Android device.
Unlock Android Using Google Find My Device
If your phone is linked to a Google account and Find My Device is enabled, you can erase the phone remotely to remove the screen lock.
Steps to Unlock with Google Find My Device
- Gå til Google Find min enhed on another device
- Log ind med din Google-konto
- Select your locked Android phone from the list
- Klik på Slet enhed og bekræft
- Once erased, set up the phone as new
This method removes the lock but also erases all data on the device.
Unlock Android Using Samsung Find My Mobile (For Samsung Devices)
If you have a Samsung phone and a Samsung-konto, you can remove the screen lock remotely.
Steps to Unlock via Samsung Find My Mobile
- Gå til Find min mobil
- Log ind med din Samsung-konto
- Vælg din låste enhed
- Klik på Lås op and enter your Samsung account password
- Wait for the process to complete and access your phone
Use Safe Mode to Remove Third-Party Lock Apps
If your screen lock is caused by a third-party app, you can disable it using Fejlsikret tilstand.
Trin til at starte i fejlsikret tilstand
- Tryk og hold på Tænd/sluk-knap
- Tryk og hold Sluk for strømmen indtil Fejlsikret tilstand vises
- Tap OK to restart in Safe Mode
- Uninstall any third-party lock apps
- Restart the phone normally
Factory Reset Android Phone Using Recovery Mode
If you cannot unlock the phone using other methods, a fabriksindstilling through Recovery Mode will remove the screen lock.
Trin til fabriksindstilling af Android via gendannelsestilstand
- Sluk for telefonen
- Tryk og hold nede Lydstyrke op + tænd/sluk-knap (nogle enheder kræver også, at man holder Home or Bixby button)
- Slip knapperne, når Android Recovery-skærm vises
- Brug Lydstyrkeknapper for at navigere og vælge Slet data/nulstil fabrikken
- Tryk på knappen Tænd/sluk-knap for at bekræfte
- Vælg Ja og vent på, at nulstillingen er færdig
- Genstart telefonen, og sæt den op som ny
Remove Screen Lock Using ADB (For USB Debugging Enabled)
Hvis USB-fejlfinding was enabled before the phone was locked, you can remove the lock screen using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).
Steps to Unlock Android with ADB
- Connect your phone to a computer via USB
- Åben Kommandoprompt (Windows) eller Terminal (Mac/Linux)
- Skriv følgende kommando, og tryk på Enter:
adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
- Restart your phone, and the lock screen should be removed
Brug tredjeparts oplåsningsværktøjer
If other methods do not work, you can try third-party unlocking tools. Some commonly used options include:
- Dr.Fone - Oplåsning af skærm (Android)
- Tenorshare 4uKey til Android
- iMyFone LockWiper (Android)
These tools may work depending on your device and Android version.
Forebyg fremtidige lockouts
To avoid getting locked out of your Android phone again:
- Gør det muligt Google Find min enhed for remote unlocking
- Brug biometric authentication (fingerprint or face unlock)
- Regelmæssigt back up important data
- Opbevar din adgangskode, PIN-kode eller mønster på et sikkert sted