{"id":11185,"date":"2018-01-23T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-23T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlockunit.com\/blog\/?p=11185"},"modified":"2018-02-02T13:49:50","modified_gmt":"2018-02-02T10:49:50","slug":"android-device-manager-unlock-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unlockunit.com\/blog\/android-device-manager-unlock-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Android Device Manager to unlock your phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s such a pity that only a small percent of Android users are aware of the <\/span>awesome features of the Device Manager<\/b> service Google created since it can be really helpful in various situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

People like their handsets to be safe, so they add an extra layer of security using a lock screen. However, a lot of them somehow <\/span>manage to forget the password<\/b>. In a situation like this, <\/span>using Android Device Manager to unlock your phone is by far the best solution<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

But how can this be done? Well, this is what we\u2019re here for!<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the Android Device Manager unlock?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even though at first, it looks very complex, ADM is pretty easy to use. And once you get along with it, you will start wondering how could you live without it!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Android Device Manager is basically Google\u2019s response to Apple\u2019s Find My iPhone, as <\/span>it\u2019s able to help you find your device, but also ring it, lock it, or enable everything from it, in case of a loss or if it gets stolen<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

All these features are available if you log into ADM from your PC, by the way. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, one of the most useful things the Android Device Manager app can do is to <\/span>unlock your phone<\/b>. No, we\u2019re not talking about network unlock this time, but bypassing pretty much any form of screen protection you have. <\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, <\/span>If you somehow forget the PIN, you can use your Google account to unlock it. The device will lead you through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

I know, you\u2019re wondering why do you actually need to bypass your own phone\u2019s security. Well, we\u2019re all humans. Maybe you forget your PIN or pattern, or somebody thinks that it\u2019s funny to change all these for you, let you struggle with it. Before finding that somebody who did it and kicking their derriere for this, you can actually try this little trick!<\/span><\/p>\n

P.S.: Even though it sounds great, it can\u2019t actually be done on any phone\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

P.P.S.: <\/span>I was locked out of my phone because I entered the pattern lock incorrectly too many times two years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to enable Android Device Manager on my phone?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Technically speaking, <\/span>any phone running Android 4.4 KitKat and above is compatible with Android Device Manager<\/b>, but it doesn\u2019t work by default since <\/span>you have to make some initial adjustments<\/b> in order to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be more specific, <\/span>you need to enable ADM<\/b>, if you haven\u2019t done it previously. These are the steps you need to follow: <\/span><\/p>\n

Turn on Location Access <\/span><\/h3>\n

This can be done by going to Settings > Location, then turning on the toggle. Make sure you choose High accuracy, as it\u2019s the best for finding your phone\u2019s location accurately. <\/span><\/p>\n

Enable Security Settings <\/span><\/h3>\n

Go to Settings > Google > Security and turn on the \u2018Remotely locate this device\u2019 option. This will allow Android Device Manager to see your phone\u2019s location. After this, also activate the \u201cAllow remove lock and erase\u201d option. It\u2019s very useful in case you lose your phone and want to wipe it completely. <\/span><\/p>\n

Activate the Manager<\/span><\/h3>\n

Go to <\/span>https:\/\/www.google.com\/android\/devicemanager<\/span><\/a>. Using your Google credentials, log in in your account and test it, by trying the location feature.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: In order for the Google Device Manager unlock, as well as the rest of the features to work properly, you need to <\/span>make sure that the GPS is turned on and you have an active Internet connection<\/b>, whether it\u2019s through Wi-Fi or data. Also, don\u2019t forget about the operating system: if it\u2019s not Android 4.4 or above, the feature is not supported!<\/span><\/p>\n

How to unlock your phone using Android Device Manager<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019re all set up, let\u2019s see how this entire process goes.<\/span><\/p>\n