Supported primarily for specific Samsung and LG models.
: For specific older Samsung and LG smartphone models, the tool can remove the lock screen without wiping your internal storage.
We have all been there. You hand your phone to your toddler to watch cartoons, or you type your pattern in a hurry after a restless night, and suddenly— Or worse, you buy a second-hand phone only to find out that Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is still active. For many users, a locked screen feels like a $1,000 brick.
Maya yanked the power cord. The screen stayed on.
Pressing and holding the + Home Button + Power Button simultaneously. Pressing the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode. Step 5: Download the Recovery Package
: Specifically intended for supported Samsung or LG models. Choose this if your device is on the approved list to safeguard your files. Step 4: Confirm Device Details
Engineered to be reliable for various scenarios, including broken screens.
Is the phone locked with a or is it a Google FRP lock ?
Before using screen unlocking software, it is vital to understand how it interacts with your device hardware and data. 1. Unlocking Without Data Loss (Specific Models)
Compatibility ranges from legacy Android versions up to Android 14. Supported Lock Types
Key Note: Data loss is avoided if your Android device is running Android 6.0 or above and you have "USB Debugging" enabled. If not, the process will still unlock the phone but via a factory reset (wiping all data).
For modern Android devices running newer versions of Android (Android 9.0 through Android 15/16), security architectures like File-Based Encryption (FBE) make it mathematically impossible to decrypt the data without the user's password. For these mainstream devices, dr.fone bypasses the lock screen by executing a automated factory reset. This removes the security lock but on the device. Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use dr.fone to Unlock Android
and connect your Android phone to your computer via a USB cable. Select Mode
Q: Is Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android) safe to use? A: Yes, Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android) is safe to use and has been tested on a wide range of devices.
Follow the on-screen instructions:
Supports Android versions ranging from legacy builds (Android 2.1) up to the modern iterations (Android 14/15). Standard Lock Removal: Step-by-Step Guide