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How to unlock your phone if you forgot the password or pattern?
Google Pixel Pro 9 with a digital password and pattern. It is a backup phone so I use it less frequently as the daily Samsung S26 Ultra. The problem is that I completely forgot the password and the p...
Fastboot is a command-line tool included in Android SDK Platform Tools. It allows users to communicate with compatible Android devices in bootloader mode. If you're researching how to to unlock a locked phone, it's important to understand that Fastboot cannot bypass a forgotten screen password.
How to Unlock a Locked Phone
- Download and extract the Android SDK Platform Tools from the official Google website.
- Open PowerShell or Command Prompt in the extracted folder.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to boot a compatible phone into Fastboot mode.
- Connect the phone to your computer using a USB cable.
- Check whether Fastboot can detect the device.
Command:
fastboot devices
1. To check if the device supports bootloader unlocking, run:
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
2. Review the result.
- If the result is 1, it means the device allows bootloader unlocking, but this does not guarantee that the unlocking process will be successful.
- Before making any changes to the bootloader, consult the manufacturer’s official instructions.