Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android):

"I've forgotten my Android phone's lock. Is there a way to remove the lock and don't lose my data? "

Have you encountered the same situation? Don't worry. You can try Dr.Fone to unlock the screen lock without losing your data on part Samsung/LG Android devices. It supports removing Android phone passwords, PINs, patterns, and fingerprints.

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• Part 1. Remove screen lock without losing data
• Part 2. Screen lock removal for most Android device brands

Part 1. Remove Screen Lock without Losing Data

Let's see how it works to remove the Android lock screen without losing data.

Step 1. Connect your Android phone

Launch Dr.Fone on your computer and select "Screen Unlock" among all the tools.

* Dr.Fone Mac version still has the old interface, but it does not affect the use of Dr.Fone function, we will update it as soon as possible.

Connect your Android phone to the computer using a USB cable. Then click "Unlock Android Screen/FRP" > "Unlock Android Screen" on the program.

Step 2. Select Your Unlock Way

We are here to provide you with two solutions to remove your locked screens from almost all Android devices. Choose "Remove without Data loss" to unlock part Samsung/LG devices but keep data.

Since the recovery package for different phone models is different, it's very important to select the device brand to remove the lock. You can find all the supported device models on the list.

Step 3. Enter into Download Mode

Then follow the instructions on the program to get the Android phone into Download Mode.

1. Power off the phone.
2. Press and hold Volume Down + Home button + Power button at the same time.
3. Press the Volume Up to enter Download Mode.

Step 4. Download recovery package

After you get your device into the download mode, it will begin downloading the recovery package. Just wait until it's completed.

Step 5. Remove Android lock screen without losing data

When the recovery package downloading is completed, click "Remove Now". This process won't hurt any data on your Android device.

Once the whole progress is over, you can access your Android device without entering any password and view all your data on the device with no limits.

Still haven't figured out how to remove the Android lock screen? Here is the video tutorial to help you.

Note: Only for devices in this list, this tool can remove the Android lock screen without losing data. For other devices, you have to use the "100% Remove Screen Unlock", which will remove the lock screen by erasing data.

Part 2. Screen Lock Removal For Most Android Device Brands

If you cannot find your Android model in the device list, you need to choose the "100% Remove Screen Lock" to remove your Android lock screen. Here is how:

Note that this mode may erase device data.

Step 1. Select Unlock Android Screen

In this interface, you’ll see two options, please select "Unlock Android Screen".

Step 2. Select Your Unlock Way

When arriving at this page, there're 2 options to unlock your device screen for most brands, like Samsung, Nokia, LG, OPPO, etc. Please click "100% Remove Screen Lock".

Please select the correct device brand so that the unlock process will go on correctly.

Step 3. Enter the recovery mode.

Then follow the instructions on the program to get your Android device into Recovery Mode. Here we take Samsung phones as example (Processes vary according to different device brands):

For a Samsung phone with Bixby:

1. Power off the phone, keep your phone connected to the computer.
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Bixby + Power Button at the same time.
3. Release all buttons after Samsung logo appears.

For a Samsung phone without Bixby:

1. Power off the phone, keep your phone connected to the computer.
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Power Button for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see Samsung logo and wait for few seconds.

For a Samsung phone with Home Button

1. Power off the phone, keep your phone connected to the computer.
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Home Button + Power button at the same time.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see Samsung logo and wait for few seconds.

Now your phone should boot into Recovery Mode. Then click the “Next” button to continue.

Step 4. Instructions to Wipe Cache Partition

After the Recovery mode is activated, follow the on-screen instructions to wipe all device settings.

1. Press the Volume Button to select "Wipe data/factory reset" and then press the Power Button to confirm.
2. Enter the screen above, press the Volume Button to select "Yes" and then press Power Button to confirm.
3. Press "Wipe Cache Partition" and the select and confirm "Yes".
4. Finally select "reboot system now" and press Power Button to confirm. It will take some time for the device to reboot.

Once the whole progress is finished, you can access your Android device without entering any password.