yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Bada Software and Hacking General] frank151995:
But before doing ask others I am not a expert in this. Just wait others for answer.

I think dial this for Hard Reset and Backup Everything.

*2767*3855#
[Bada Software and Hacking General] yakub234go:
Flash stock ROM then hard reset

C if the problem persists if not then its all good:),

if it persists then there might be some hardware problems:eek:
[Bada Software and Hacking General] impactor:
Ok, so one more question - how do I flash stock rom and where can I get it?
[Bada Software and Hacking General] yakub234go:
Download Firmware & tools to flash from this Link as per ur Device:- http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/

Procedure:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep-Efn2r970
[Bada Software and Hacking General] Rebellos:
I have S8500 doing that. Was not able to fix it. Looks like some HW bug with power module.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] mydom:
Hi folks.

Any plans yet how to get Facebook Home (http://www.facebook.com/home) working with the HD2?

Currently supported devices are Galaxy S III, Galaxy S IV, Galaxy Note II, and HTC’s One X.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Marvlesz:
Wait for April 12th?

It says certain devices including those you mentioned.

IMO it will work on the HD2 out of the box.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] wis1152:
Working on sg2 see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40225240

Might work give it a try:)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] wis1152:
See this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40244627 works on devices now:D
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] symbuzzer:
did anyone try it? I have limited data plan on my hd2 so I couldn't try it. please share your opinions, thanks
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] wis1152:
I'm using it my sg2 its OK, if you use Facebook a lot then yeah worth trying

I have posted it in apps and themes
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] symbuzzer:
thanks for your reply wis. can you share your battery icon, is it work with our hd2?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Reset Android Pattern/Password/Pin lock (PROBABLY without even root)​

I am not responsible for your device being dead, you flashing stock ROM, you using your device as a brick, or any harm to any information, personal or intellectual property, terrorism, vandalism, theft, or any other thing by use or misuse of this mod.

This guide is for educational purpose only

Introduction

It sucks when you forget your passwords

But Gmail account can save you. But what for those who don't have it?

There are some methods to reset them

Wiping data being most popular

But, why loosing precious data when there is a easier or easiest to do method

This is a new method found and tested by me on a rooted device but the resources it uses are available to be used without root too, so it may work on unrooted devices too.

This method uses Aroma File Manager by amarullz in Recovery Mode of the device to delete the password database related files. So, it should work on all devices!

So, first you need to download AROMA FILE MANAGER from this thread :-​

Aroma File Manager​

Credits:-​

*amarullz for Amazing Aroma File Manager

*m.sabra for information about which files are related to passwords and pattern

Instructions:-

​

1. Download Aroma File Manager.

2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)

3. Reboot into recovery

4. For CWM:

Mount all partitions (including sd-ext if you have it)

And flash Aroma File Manager from sdcard

For stock recovery(Samsung e3):

In stock recovery, there is no option to mount partitions, so

Flash Aroma File Manager, Click on menu option and go to settings

Select Mount All Partitions

Now, exit from Aroma File Manager and reflash it.

Now, you will see each partition is mounted

5. Now, go to /data/system

Note : If you have sd-ext mod to increase internal storage, go to /sd-ext/system/

6. Now, If you have to remove pattern lock, long press and delete gesture.key

If you want to remove password, delete password.key

7. Exit the Aroma File Manager

8. Reboot

9. Enjoy
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Nabs Zains:
Thanks.

Now my friend is going to cry a lot :p
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] fei0316:
Big thanks!

I had forgotten my PIN and I can do nothing for help :crying: because I disabled the root access by adb, I tried any method like installing a app to bypass the lock screen, use adb command to disable and much much more...

BUT IT DID NOT WORK!!!

A big thank to the developer, again, because you help me save all my data and save my time.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Hyoz:
Thanks Areeb, you just saved my friend data. :thumbup:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sktbarmer:
What for the phone without

Recovery???
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Androidnow:
He used the word "Rooted device" .... So if you are rooted...you can easily install a custom recovery from a stock recovery.

And also gave a possibility for non-rooted device. Tested on rooted.

Sent From You know what!
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
There is no android phone without recovery

And you can try my ROM Tools v3 which automatically reset passwords

Including what Androidnow said
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] dbarrera:
This method was posted long time ago in the portal... For not rooted phones, you need adb debugging enabled and use adb from a PC to delete the files needed to disable security... For rooted phones, same story plus what the OP mentioned...
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
This method works on non rooted phones with USB Debugging disabled too
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sktbarmer:
So finally.... what to do for a phone with pattern locked....?

Plz send link if u have...
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Please read even the heading of Main Post :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] dbarrera:
Here's the earliest post i've found which described this issue: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1800799
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] professor_proton:
Thanks man!! saved my life !! :)

sent from my super advanced mini fridge
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Just two posts left, huh. Now try some productive replies to cross the 10 posts barrier rather than just pushing the post count by random posting in threads.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] professor_proton:
Aye man it ain't a random reply actually used it on my dads s5830i

sent from my super advanced mini fridge
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] amtra:
Not worked for me
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Please, always tell where you're stuck if you expect help :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] amtra:
Followed all steps as OP's. But still pattern locked after rebooted..
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
You deleted gesture.key files from /sd-ext & /data too?

Which device you own?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] amtra:
No sd-ext..

only deleted from /data and having galaxy y..
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
The device should unlock after entering any pattern if you deleted /data/system/gesture.key

:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sktbarmer:
Every thing done but it steel showing ''too many pattern attempt''
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] amtra:
Tried that too. nly error.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Nabs Zains:
Maybe data reset is only way left now
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] calink:
tnx dude

its worked on my samsung sII with android 4.1.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] praveenbablu:
Guys its working 100%.i set a pattern to my mobile and i deleted the "gustre key" and rebooted the device.then it asked me the pattern instead of correct pattern i scrolled wrong pattern but my device is unlocked.it is working 100%.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] explowable:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus

How can I install AROMA Filemanager without having an SD-Card-Slot? I have an Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 and want to install AROMA Filemanager on it....?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
If you have USB Debugging On, then you can push the file in internal sdcard
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] tjr2010:
Can I do this with a stock recovery? If so, can you tell me how?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Envy-X:
Stock recovery doesn't include a root file manager.

Sent from my GT-S5830i
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
The guide for e3 version is actually for stock recovery

Try and report
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] realCyphox:
okay, works even with android 4.1.2, tested it on my htc desire x. screenlock is just deactivated after deleting the files.

good to know that android's security lock mechanisms are some kind of... well... totally useless :eek:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] tjr2010:
It didn't work on stock recovery. It wouldn't open up the file manager when I selected it. But after a custom recovery it did
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] headhunter1231994:
can this be done with galaxy y cause this version wont boot on my phone aroma 1.90 only 1.80 boots. and i dont have the option to choose mount all partitions only automount all devices on start.

And what does this step mean? Now, exit from Aroma File Manager and reflash it.

thanks for the answer!
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Envy-X:
If you don't have the option then, first flash CWM through stock recovery. In CWM mount everything. Then flash the aroma fm.

Sent from my GT-S5830i
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] headhunter1231994:
i have nothing in data foolder no password.key what now?

---------- Post added at 04:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:41 PM ----------

thanks! you saved my life sorry for piosting again did not read carfully sorry
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
I'm glad that you solved your problem,

Just for the heads up:

"Automount all devices on start" is same as Mount all partitions
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] El_Dark:
You have a very different concept there because PIN code is from the SIM card, not related to the phone itself, actually if you remove the SIM card, the phone should not ask you for a PIN code :) If you forgot your pin, you should reach a Tech Service if your operator doesn't let you recover it.

Actually Areeb, some HTC phones come with their recovery locked, and cannot be accessed, that is called a S-ON phone, a colleague at work has an HTC Pico/Explorer (it's more known as Explorer in Chile :P) and he's got it S-ON'd I did some research and it's a bit complicated to unlock/S-OFF/root the Explorer, maybe it's the same for the Wildfire...

[MENTION=5233059]sktbarmer[/MENTION] you should take a look to the Wildfire's forum on how to S-OFF, unlock bootloader, unlock recovery and finally apply the correct root to your phone, and be really careful because I've read that doing it wrong will cause a hard brick :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] wana7262:
i have Galaxy S4 non rooted... how can i remove the pin? i have only stock recovery
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Uh... By following instructions in OP

Sent from my Elder Wand
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] thebiggboss180:
Thx man .. Good jop
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sukkukikku:
great

its really great i tried it
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] KIBLA:
I was trying to install Aroma file manager on my Huawey G300, it is non rooted and allso USB debaging disabled,

when i start apply update from sd card, and then select aromafm-1.91.zip, I`m geting installation aborted message.

I need to install Aroma FM bcouse I`m stuck with lock patern.

Please can any one help me to install Aroma FM on Huawei non rooted and USB debaging disabled?

Thank you.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sukkukikku:
Try to install aromafm1.80
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] KIBLA:
thank you,

but it is the same thing,

I way tried 1.91, 1.90 and 1.80 .

-- Install /sdcard . . .

-- OTA update

Finding update package. . .

Opening update package. . .

E:signiture verification faild

E:update fial ande delete temp files

Formatting /cache. . .

Installation aborted.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] KIBLA:
can anyone help me, please?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Your recovery has signature verification enabled

Flash CWM if possible and then try

Bad luck for you if there's no CWM for your device :(
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] ~Unify~:
I try this method on my sgy, n delete the gesture.key....but after reboot the pattern lock is on....
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Enter any Random Pattern

It'll open (except when there are too many attempts)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sukkukikku:
http://en.miui.com/thread-5684-1-1.html
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Second and Fourth won't work for USB Debugging disabled phones

First is not universal, fails on many devices
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] KIBLA:
there is no CWM for my device,

so goodbye mt photos and contacts...

:crying:

thank you. :good:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Photos won't be lost

Contacts will be
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] kaustubh.rockstar:
:beer: :victory:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Timmy.G:
Hi

I used your method but no luck..!!!

I have used all 20 tries now it will only be unlocked by my Gmail account but my wifi and the data is turned off any help..???
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Unfortunately, once the GMail problem occurs, only Data Reset can help your phone
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Timmy.G:
:(:crying::crying::(:crying::(
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Timmy.G:
Is there any way to turn on the wifi..???
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Fernandoo$:
Okay

Very useful tip .... :good:

Helped me resolve some issues here .... :victory:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
None that I know. :(
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] yu_buffon:
USB Debugging Disabled

Hi there,

I owned a Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 running Jelly Bean 4.2.1 version, yakjuxw (Not rooted), GSM. I activated the Pattern Lock to prevent the kids at my relatives house messing my phone. Unfortunately, I forgot the pattern and the phone stays locked out. I have tried the pattern combinations for days but failed.

I have tried to key in my Gmail account username/password but since my phone is wifi/data switched off, I cant sign in. Moreover, I am not sure whether the USB Debugging is enabled.

I have tried some ‘hole’ methods recommended at some forums, but it didnt work on my phone.I hope to get access to my messages/images/some files and transfer them to my pc before reset the phone to factory setting.

I have tried the adb method on Mint (linux). When I type ‘adb shell’, it returns ‘error no device found’. Does it mean that my USB Debugging is disabled? I have read your post, what should I do with my phone without sd card slot and is USB Debugging disabled?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Seems like USB Debugging is off

If there isn't a way of accessing the sdcard or internal memory, I'm afraid anything can be done

USB Debugging and wifi/data can also be switched on but that also involves sdcard
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] yu_buffon:
Is there a way where I could connect my phone to a PC and do something to just transfer the data from the phone memory to the PC? I hope to at least get my vacation photos. After that, I could do the factory setting..... :(
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Your photos won't be lost

Only Settings, apps, Contacts, messages, system related things, etc
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] yu_buffon:
Strange but fortunately.

I managed to backup my data. I turned on the device by pressing the volume down + up and power buttons. Then I selected the RECOVERY. An image was displayed. During the this time, I plugged in the device to my PC. And I could access the device. Lol. Strangely, but fortunately. Now I have successfully save all my data but still missing out the messages. I am gonna factory set the phone. How do I do that?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sukkukikku:
Wipe data in recovery mode
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] JesseSpring:
Hey guys I'm having a little trouble understand this, can you make it a little more simple for me, I'm a noob at this stuff, I have a Samsung galaxy 2, from boost mobile, I'm locked out because I don't remember the password for the screen lock, I really need the data on it, how can I get rid of the screen lock.

Also are there apps that I can download, what would do it for me.

Thank you
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sukkukikku:
U need 2 root
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
I think it's very clear. However you can ask whatever you want here

In which step you are having problems?

No
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] sukkukikku:
Then how 2 do without rooting
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
I think this is the method if you've not already tried it

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2225695
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] dihan91:
Anyone will think this aroma thing did not work. Please do yourself a favor and remove the RED line.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] tarekh020:
I need any advice to get my data from a burned screen ,and i know my pattern pass and the phone "note2 N7100" is running normal ,but the screen is dead ? what shall i do ?

Is there any way to enter my pattern pass through the pc to manage my phone ?

It's too expensive to fix/ replace the screen in my country ,it's almost cost as the new one
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] shreyas.kukde:
It worked

Thanks :good::good:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] freefallin:
OK, i got lost at step 4.

First of...i'm doing this on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. Will this work on it?? Also i'm on the enter google email or back up pin screen after 10 failed attemepts...no problem??

The phone is not rooted and according to the instructions, the following is what i'm supposed to do:

For stock recovery(Samsung e3):

"In stock recovery, there is no option to mount partitions, so

Flash Aroma File Manager, Click on menu option and go to settings

Select Mount All Partitions

Now, exit from Aroma File Manager and reflash it.

Now, you will see each partition is mounted"

I have no idea how to do the above. What exactly is "flash" and how to do it??

Any help would be soooo much appreciated!
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
It will. What makes you say it won't? :rolleyes:

Flashing means to choose "Apply Update from sdcard" and choosing the said package.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] aceslow1016:
Signature verification

When ever i try to flash AROMA a red text pops up that says E: signature verification failed. I am using a Galaxy S3 not rooted
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
For bypassing that error, you must flash CWM first on your device
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Hesham Sleem:
Aroma file manager 1.91 Not Work on My Device S5830i...........Can you help me ??:)

.

.

the massage for Error : "E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip"

.

i have tried it with Stock recovery and CWM
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] karo222:
Tried it on htc desire with android 4.4 . but its not working
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] jeswinjv:
wanted app

thanks broo...
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] craidevore:
big WOW!

this really helped A LOOOT like a big LOT! ure the MAN!:cowboy:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] amolgosavi:
Wow areeb..u rockzzz.. :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] droid man:
Thanx for saving my money

hey you just saved my money and data for a bad ass factory reset........ thankyou very much......:cowboy::good:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Androlover98:
I have a galaxy Y and it does not have NEON support. What should I do?

Just asking..I know my password...?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] BajoPrimate:
Hi Androlover98, you could do it with aromafm-1.80.zip (the last no Neon version).

Cheers. Good luck.

Sent from my LG P76020L-EUR-XX unlocked and rooted
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] ljvenom:
appreciation

thnks sir (:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Sorry to burst your bubble, but he was successfully able to crack his password and that for FREE (because XDA does not allow you to advertise your paid products, which means, Sir, you are breaking rules)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Jituv1996:
But how to flash aroma file manager in a phone with stock recovery ?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
By choosing "Apply Update from SDCard"
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Nimz69:
Thanks dude

You saved my life

Used it on a Galaxy S4 I9500 on 4.4.2 with a Pin lock

For some strange reason my Tasker profiles got deleted as well

Ah well just happy I didn't have to wipe device
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] manolo_:
Hi guys,

I am new in the mobile world and I would like your help in a problem that I have.

I own a SG note 3 with 4.4.2 and I have forgotten the screen pin.

Unfortunetelly I haven't activated the option with the e-mail in order to reset the pin.

I have tried the suggestion with the aroma file manager and it didn't worked either.

I am only interested for some family photos that I have, which are saved in the phone memory.

1. If I perform hard reset will I loose the photos?

2. In case that the answer is yes and since I couldn't install aroma file manager what can I do?

Do I need to unlock the phone first and then install the arome file manager? And if so how do I do it?

Do I loose the warranty?

Sorry for the long post, but I am a bit lost. I am reading the site for two days now and it all sounds chineese to me.

Thanks for yor help in advence.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Normally, photos aren't stored in the data partition of phone so they won't be lost :)

However, I would like to ask you what proves you faced during trying to flash Aroma File Manager?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] manolo_:
I downloaded versions 1.80, 1.90, 1.91 from this site http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1646108

and tried all 3 versions since I don't know which version is the right one.

On all 3 versions it gave me the same msg:

--Install / sdcard ...

Finding update package ...

Opening update package ...

Verifying update package ...

E:footer is wrong

E:footer is wrong

E: signature verification failed

-- Appling Multi-CSC ...

Applied the CSC-code : COS

Successfully applied multi-CSC.

Install from sdcard complete.

Once more I haven' t done anything to the phone...it is running the factory software.

Any help - advice is more than welcomed.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Hmmm... You will need CWM for using Aroma then. Search for "Note 3 clockworkmod recovery" and flash it. Then you shall be able to flash Aroma FM
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] manolo_:
Thanks for your help. I'll give it a go and inform of the outcome.

Thanks again.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] manolo_:
Everything went fine as far as the installation of the Aroma File Manager. But when I search for the password.key I can not find it.

I only see the gesture.key file, which I can't select and thus delete maybe because its 0Kb.

Any ideas? Am I doing something wrong? Just a reminder I had a 4-digit pin code for the screen.

By the way I see 3 files named

locksettings.db

locksettings.db-shm

locksettings.db-wal
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
Strange, I say try deleting those files, it'll do no harm except maybe the passwords database would be gone, which shouldn't be a big problem.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] manolo_:
Iamareebjamal, many many many thanks. You are the best. IT WOOORKED. Once more THANK YOU.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] ctuneta:
Help Me Please :(

I really hope you can help me,

I forgot My Galaxy Mini (first edition) password, usually I use pattern lock but today I changed it with password, and when I want to use it suddenly I forgot what word I use as the password.

I've already download and use your aromafm.1.80

when I entered the Android recovery mode -- I use install SD card updates - open aroma fm - go to menu - setting - i check the "auto mount all file bla bla" then I exit - then I open aroma fm again like the first step, but when I go to system or data menu there's no "password.key" written there,, help me please, I really still need the file in my phone and dont want di the factory reset. thankyou :)

btw, im indonesian, my English not very well,

kindly if you're an Indonesian too, can you explain me in 'bahasa'

thankyou :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] iamareebjamal:
There should be a password.key or something .key there

Are you sure that you went to /data/system/ and nowhere else