Remove Screen Lock on Android – How to Fix It

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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
  1. Go to Google Find My Device on another device
  2. Sign in with your Google account
  3. Select your locked Android phone from the list
  4. Click Erase Device and confirm
  5. 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 account, you can remove the screen lock remotely.

Steps to Unlock via Samsung Find My Mobile
  1. Go to Find My Mobile
  2. Sign in with your Samsung account
  3. Select your locked device
  4. Click Unlock and enter your Samsung account password
  5. 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 Safe Mode.

Steps to Boot into Safe Mode
  1. Press and hold the Power button
  2. Tap and hold Power off until Safe Mode appears
  3. Tap OK to restart in Safe Mode
  4. Uninstall any third-party lock apps
  5. Restart the phone normally

Factory Reset Android Phone Using Recovery Mode

If you cannot unlock the phone using other methods, a factory reset through Recovery Mode will remove the screen lock.

Steps to Factory Reset Android via Recovery Mode
  1. Turn off the phone
  2. Press and hold Volume Up + Power button (some devices also require holding Home or Bixby button)
  3. Release the buttons when the Android Recovery screen appears
  4. Use Volume buttons to navigate and select Wipe data/factory reset
  5. Press the Power button to confirm
  6. Select Yes and wait for the reset to complete
  7. Reboot the phone and set it up as new

Remove Screen Lock Using ADB (For USB Debugging Enabled)

If USB debugging was enabled before the phone was locked, you can remove the lock screen using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Steps to Unlock Android with ADB
  1. Connect your phone to a computer via USB
  2. Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux)
  3. Type the following command and press Enter: 
    adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
  4. Restart your phone, and the lock screen should be removed

Use Third-Party Unlock Tools

If other methods do not work, you can try third-party unlocking tools. Some commonly used options include:

  • Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock (Android)
  • Tenorshare 4uKey for Android
  • iMyFone LockWiper (Android)

These tools may work depending on your device and Android version.

Prevent Future Lockouts

To avoid getting locked out of your Android phone again:

  • Enable Google Find My Device for remote unlocking
  • Use biometric authentication (fingerprint or face unlock)
  • Regularly back up important data
  • Store your password, PIN, or pattern in a secure place