yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blackrose1:
tnx dude

is there any way to bypass email verification???

if not...can you make it ...??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vinokirk:
Note 3. 1,4,5 and 6 didnt work. Kept getting settings.db permission denied error.

Method 7 didnt work either. all I could see was gesture.key, deleted it but it ddint get rid of my pin lock.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] simmac:
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You saved my day! :laugh::laugh:

This worked BUT: The aromafilemanager.zip didn't work, I had to download it from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1646108

So, please update the link, with the zip linked above it worked perfectly! :good:

//edit: And there is one more very simple way, if you have activated the device manager as device administrator (for some odd reason my phone deactivated all device admins, that's why I locked myself out in the first way, I use TimePIN and suddenly my code and the failsafe didn't work ) :

Go to https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager klick on "lock" and enter some pin like 1234, the current lockscreen will be overwritten by the 1234-lock.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] k.janku1:
Here's a simple windows app I made that will do all that with just one click over ADB http://youtu.be/NxzGxb73CQE
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TechExhibeo:
CM11 file to delete

this guide is cool :D

those who using CM11 the file to be deleted is cm.gesturekey :D

and the pattern is delted :D

i m using CM11 ;)

so just wanted to share :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Harsha Raj:
Thank you so much!

My Galaxy S2 slipped from my hand and battery popped out. After turning the device on, the phone would not accept my PIN! Strange as it seems.

Tried method 6 initially, but did not work. However went for Method 7 and profit!

I had TWRP recovery already in place, so didn't actually had to use the aroma file manager.

Thank you so much again. Weird days!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Hamidreza2010:
where is download link of tools?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ma$etas:
i locked my phone with password lock..

I want to try option one

I have a ATT galaxy note 3 using Knoxraid v5.6 jb rom .. when i go into recovery it doesnt give me an option to select file from storage

only options to upgrade from ADB

upgrade from Storage

wipe cache

Any idea?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Harsha Raj:
Try the option "upgrade from storage"

Normally it's called install zip from sd card. If it's not working, change the recovery.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] piraterex:
thanx buddy...I have added that link :good::angel:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JOYGR:
what one will do if he has stock recovery with usb debugging disabled and has forgotten lock screen pattern or pin ? Is there anyway to enable usb debugging in fastboot or stock recovery or any other way?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Maximo111:
Everything good, but if i cant use pc, and its after lock accident and i cannot access TWRP, what to do?

PS: Sorry for bad english
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] erikmanner:
Do you have bootloader unlocked? Otherwise it’s complicated
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2019registered:
Hello seeking help. I am sure the pin is right but my OnePlus 8Tis not accepting my pin anymore.

The bootloader is unlocked as I have already rooted the device. Fingerprint is also activated, but greyed out.

I also can use a pc to use gmail to locate and lock the device, which I did.

Is there any hope for me without having to wipe the device?

Of course I am trying to remeber it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] erikmanner:
Yes, just read methodes above. With unlocked bootloader you can do it for sure. I would just suggest flash TWRP and use the twrp method with removing the key file and stuff. But choose your own method. With unlocked bootllader no restrictions
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2019registered:
thanks for your help, after around 12 hours I remebered the code, was kind of a black out...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] big_hh:
Hello everyone

i have huawei P30 and the screen was brocken one year ago . so when i decided to fixe it and i fixed the screen i forget the pasword :( .

the phone is not rooted , and the debug is not activated !

So Can anyone help me to get back the data its so important to me

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] erikmanner:
Just try it a few times and then huawei say forget password? Then you can reset password with login account
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jln13:
Alright my android friends, I need help!

Me, being fking stupid, forgot my pattern to unlock my phone. However after many attempts it just randomly unlocked (after asking me for an update).

Now my phone is unlocked again and I am trying to remove this pattern but it requires me to enter the pattern first (which I still dont know...)

I tried enabling developer mode - however it requires me to enter the pattern aswell..

Any other idea?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] safeem:
Hi guys I have my poco f3 Pro and it had pixel experience on it I was trying to clear an old password because I want to use the device again after a really long time of it being in a bedside drawer but forgot the password luckily I could access twrp first thing was twrp asked for decryption I pressed back and It let me into twrp to where I could access files to delete lockscreen.db and lockscreen.db-shm and 1 more lockscreen.db(part I forgot) I deleted the 3 and couldn't find the password.key part that I was told to delete from a guide but when I start the phone which is using the latest pixel experience it continously is stuck on phone is starting I can access the notification menu to open settings but no apps can be open even from setting the system launcher is not working please could you help me recover my data all I want is my data the phone can be reset after
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ginnipigg666:
thx ill try it out
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sinkieth:
Hello everyone, I am in need of some help, I have this old Essential Phone, I can't remember the unlock pattern, the bootloader is unlocked but usb debugging is not enabled, booting with volume down takes me to a bootloader menu, but there's no option to factory restore, is there any way to unlock this? adb is not listing any device, I hope someone can help me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tastycakes512:
ive got a oneplus 10 pro that is rooted that im trying to bypass the pin on it. im not worried about loosing data if i do a factory reset. Is that possible since the phone is rooted
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ccaye:
i can not find gesture.key or gatekeeper under data/system in Andriod 10.

Are they changed names or removed.

I can only find locksetting.db

do not know if it will works
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Cbrunkhorst:
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (deceased family members) passcode unknown

standard android recovery and bootloader. its the only device with log-ins to essential accounts

can only abd sideload

can not adb shell

and its not recognizing the sdcard

ive tried sideloading the Aroma, just sends back error

are there any new options or a way to use adb that im missing
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ibsheen007:
Any luck? I have the same issue
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GirlWithAG6:
I'm hoping there are still experts on this corner of the internet...

I found my old LG G6 in my childhood home and I (of course) have no clue what the PIN would be. I am looking through these and I'm deeply confused by it, and need some clarification.

My phone has no root, debugging mode is disabled, nothing other than a completely stock LG G6 that a 15 year old was using.

Is there any hope for removing the PIN? What methods should I be looking at? Any of these?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 11aditii_5000:
METHOD I

Solution For Everyone With Recovery (Cwm, Twrp, Xrec,Etc...) Installed:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download this zip Pattern Password Disable (Download from attachments) on to your sdcard (using your PC, as you cant get into your phone, right )

2. Insert the sdcard into your phone

3. Reboot into recovery mode

4. Flash the zip

5. Reboot

6. Done!

Note : If You See The Gesture Pattern Grid Or Password After Restarting, Don't Worry. Just Try Any Random Pattern Or Password And it Should Unlock.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ashish.9719:
I am trying to access my nothing phone1 with forgotten pin. No debugging enabled. No recovery installed. Please help me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mitezuss:
wtf i restore my backup from TWRP and now the f**** pattern is not working (i know what is, and i had registered my finger too; but none is working WTF)

So, how can disable ? i have full access to adb root or twrp... so how can i force reset the pattern? (have the data decrypted)

Android 13 (there are not "data/system/*.key"
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Laurie8:
Hello, does anyone have the "Bypass Security Hack" file for the method 6 - sqlite?

I only see 3 files in attachments and none of them has this name..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] insomniacno1:
Hi People, could one or many of the experts here please help me out in this thread

https://xdaforums.com/t/samsung-gal...ove-screen-lock-without-loosing-data.4650943/

My wife died on December 22 2023, and in my grief and stupidity, I tried to change her password to a simple one our 6 years old son could use.

It wouldn't accept my change and I tried many different combinations, until I finally cancelled, only problem is that somehow it did change the password because after restart it would not accept old password and I have tried everything I could think of since then.

Please help me, in my own thread to not polute this one🙂

I can provide any evidence you want to certify that the phone is not stolen, even Death certificate if needed.

Jan
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Masaketsu:
Could someone look at my post and see if any of this is valid ? https://xdaforums.com/t/need-advice...cess-to-my-priceless-family-memories.4668008/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rinacreative:
I found my old phone that I haven't used for about 9 years. Before I dispose of it, I wanted to check if there is any old data on it. Unfortunately, I don't remember the password for it.

I tried the first method from this thread and the method from this thread. Unfortunately flashing both zips ended with an error without any additional information (check out the attached picture).

I wanted to try the ADB method, but after selecting the "apply update from ADB" option and connecting the phone to the PC, the phone is not detected (command adb devices returns an empty list of devices).

Here's everything I know about my device:

it's locked with password (not pattern)

it has Android 4.4.2 KitKat

stock ROM

it is rooted (I'm sure about it)

I can access recovery mode

I don't remember installing custom recovery so it's probably stock recovery

ADB debugging is probably disabled

when it is turned on (not in recovery mode) and connected to the computer, it is detected (without access to files on PC and without prompt asking about USB debugging on smartphone)

on the locked screen I have access to the emergency call screen

What can I do? Over the last few days I have tried every password I could think of, many of them several times.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] insomniacno1:
I still need help with this, I have tried everything between heaven and earth to find a solution.

As I read, when USB debugging is not enabled and there is no custom recovery, only option in Stock recovery is to try to use Update from SD card but in order for that to work with newer version of Android like 10 and later, file has to be signed by Samsung and that is not likely to happen.

Do anyone have a solution for this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kara4151:
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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aryanv1:
How do I install adb
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aryanv1:
What packages do I need to install for Cygwin
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] patriotzhou:
How can i remove the password if the phone is not rooted?

I tried all the method but no luck as the phone is locked now.

---------- Post added at 11:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:29 AM ----------

same issue as me, waiting for answer.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] piraterex:
Then No way is there!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] R77:
thanks it worked
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dododol:
How if forgot lock pattern and also email address...and the phone also not rooted..any solution?

Think to used method six...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gurgao:
no success

device micromax ninja a67 (rooted)

stuck in pattern lock, no info about gmail id

adb svc wifi not working, reset gesture key permission denied,

recovery not installed,

device listed when searched through adb devices but adb reboot fastboot not working

plzzzzz help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lowkeyenergy:
method 2 basically works except that in order to run su from adb shell, the user must confirm su allow via the phone's screen, and you can't do this from a lock screen. is there another version of the su executable that would bypass this confirmation dialog?

stock rooted ng2 rom

also, during testing the phone popped up some kind of confirmation to allow connection to the computer (RSA key or something) and i allowed xithout testing, but i'm guessing this probably also couldn't be done from the lock screen, so my second question is: would it be possible to adb shell into a locked phone frome a computer that the phone has never been connectmd to before, assuming usb debugging had already been enabled on the phone?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
OP your thread is great. But my problem is that, my nexus 5 display is not working and I cant open the pattern lock. Is there any method which I can refer without using screen/only using cmd adb commands. I want to copy one of my folder in /sdcard/.

Nexus 5 rooted with stock rom and TWRP recovery installed. USB Debugging enabled already.

Please help me.

Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] k.janku1:
xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Thanks buddy, you made my day...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] russbelluk:
Hi,

I am trying to unlock an S4 which is not rooted or no USB debug. I am completely confused about all the methods.

I am able to get into the standard android recovery. When trying the aroma method, it doesn't work.

Which method would u guys recommend. I want to try and steer away from a hard reset.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Thanks friend... You made my day...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Try every method which suits your device... Method 1 and 7 will not work as you haven't installed any custom recovery.. Try method 6..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CyberianIce:
Theoretically speaking, it possibile to break in this:

Locked phone with locked recovery (philz touch) and encrypted (maybe f2fs) filesystems. CM11, no root for adb, even debug works only on certified PC. And there is Avast Anti-Thief with remote commands for tracking installed as system app with CM rom update bypass option (hidden kind of sh*t).

Masterplan: To Dump system partition in download mode with ODIN, extract image and remove lock pattern than flash modified system image or simple flash TWRP with ODIN and see how that helps?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] progene81:
Hi there, i have tried all these but still unable to.

METHOD I & METHOD 7

At android system recovery <3e>

Select,

Apply update from external storage

	select pattern Password Disable

	select pattern Password Disable

E:signature verification failed

METHOD 2

1. Connect you (turned on) Phone to the Computer via USB.

2. Open a terminal window.

3. Type:

Code:

adb devices

adb shell

cd data/system

su

Error: su: not found

rm *.key

Error: rm failed for gesture.key permission denied

METHOD 5

Solution For Everyone Via Adb - File Removal :

INSTRUCTIONS:

=>Type This Command In Your Terminal (CMD Prompt) :

Code:

adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key

rm failed /data/system/gesture.key, permission denied
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amitabhr:
How do I get the 'forgot pattern" option on Lollipop ? (Nexus 5)

I have entered wrong patterns 20-30 times but it doesn't show any option where I can enter my gmail login/pass.

(Just gives a 30 sec timeout after every 5 wrong attempts.)

Though I have USB debugging enabled but "adb shell" gives a message to click on confirm/verify on the device first. (I have used adb from this laptop to this phone earlier)

When I go to the android device manager page/website and click 'lock device' and set up a new password/pin, it says sent lock command but the phone remains as it is (its got wifi connected)

Any help would be welcome guys..

---------- Post added at 03:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:57 PM ----------

OK, android device manager worked to set up the new pin. It took over 5 minutes to actually get to the phone. So all well now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Geezer:
For those locked out & unable to authorize ADB connection...

If you are on Android 4.4.2 or lower you can get the PC authorization prompt box to pop out on the camera or emergency calls dialer screen.

https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/2014/07/03/android-4-4-2-secure-usb-debugging-bypass/

Another method of unlocking the phone is through google/devices web site (but it only works if WLAN or Mobile Data Transfer is enabled)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] VelidE.:
Can't we Bypass without root or adb?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kirito9:
Thanks for this guide man. :D T'was really helpful.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibanez33:
Thankyou you have saved me a massive headache. My touch screen stopped working in the middle so could enter my pattern.

Now at least i can coast by till I get a new phone..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Austin68:
hey i have a samsung galaxy ace (sm-s765c) locked that i can't get into... usb debugging was enabled before it was locked but it is not rooted.. my little buddy was always changing his password and then one day changed it and forgot what it was... i tried everything adb always says it is unauthorized... like to authorize it you would haave to put in the password which i don't know... it's unauthorized so i can't execute any commands... reallly don't want to have to do a factory reset if i don't have to.. help is greatly appreciated :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] princeofthepower:
method 6 has me confused, I tried draggin into sql lite but nothing happens, what im i missing
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] firedviper:
hi XDA, some methods doesnt work for lollipop. To bypass android 5.x you can use METHOD 7 but you have to change a little in step 9 .android 5 doesnt contain gesture.key or password.key, instead u have to delete ( lockscreen and lockscreen settigs ) files from data-->system.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cwnimitz:
Hello All.

Samsung Note 3 broken display and broken touch.

I can use a usb cable to connect to my PC.

Problem is lock screen (nine dots screen).

Keis told me "please unlock the device to access the files".

But I can see anything on the device, and touch doesn't work.

What can i do? I have many family pics and videos on my phone.

tnks a lot

nimitz
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Miciozza:
Hello everybody, I tried to do by myself but I don’t see solutions, I am too noob.

Problem: I have a friend's cell phone (Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500) blocked by too many attempts tracking sign (her son put the block and didn't remember it), and I wanted to try to remove the lock password using the guide in post # 1 but without success.

The phone isn't rooted but it has the USB debugging enabled. For tests I used my PC with Windows 7 x64.

I tried to follow the Method 2 and install the files from this topic:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979, I started the command prompt (cmd) and it answered to the command "ADB", but did not detect any device, it didn't detect even my smartphone (lg G2 D802 without problems).

So I tried to install "Android-studio" (Http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html), but once I installed it, it stopped working adb prompt commands, now if I try to write "adb" the message is “not recognized as internal command or foreign, operable program or batch file”. I tried to re-install adb, first with the previous method and then with Android-studio through> Tools> Android> Manager SDK> SDK Tools> Updating Android SDK Platform -Tools 23.1 rc1, which should contain among others, the ADB file.

Nothing, nothing happens. ADB doesn’t exist on my PC and I have no ideas on how to make it works.

I tried to follow the method 6 of post # 1:

- Download and extraction of "Security Bypass Hack”

- Open the file "SQLite Database Browser 2.0.exe” inside the folder "SQLite Database Browser "

- I click on the file "pull settings.db.cmd", automatically opens the command prompt and read the message "error: device not found" and then "press any key to continue", this is happening with the phone blocked and also with my LG G2 connected.

- The next point, unnecessary to do since it doesn't detect any devices, it’s difficult to understand for me .. which is the file setting.db? I've got two files inside the "Bypass Security Hacks" that are:

1) pull setting.db.cmd

2) push settings.db.cmd

I tried to put them inside the window of "SQLite Database Browser 2.0.exe” but, as normal, nothing happened.

At this point I gave up. Anyone have any ideas? What can I do ? :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ganggreen30:
Factory reset man unless your a cop then go **** yourself
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Miciozza:
She wants to save her photos. If it was possible I would do an hard reset immediately :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ganggreen30:
Root it after reset then recover photos with an app recovery
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Miciozza:
Ganggreen I think it isn't possible recover photos after an hard reset.

Nobody has used method 6 of post #1 ?

Why I have problem with it ? (Ps: sorry for my english)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aabuk:
I would try going into recovery and using adb pull command :)