Android lock screen removal with dr.fone - Unlock (Android): our review
ADVERTISEMENTSome time ago my Android phone got stuck - then I used dr.fone - Unlock (Android). The tool from dr.fone offer ensures quick and hassle-free removal of all types of lock screens from your device - including a screen for entering a PIN, pattern or passcode or reading a fingerprint. Finally, the app restarted my phone in normal mode with no lock screen while keeping all my data.
Unlike other applications and solutions that force a device reset, dr.fone - Unlock (Android) guarantees the preservation of user data. The offer for the iOS operating system also includes an iPhone unlocking solution. Below are some of the main features of dr.fone - Unlock (Android) that I liked.
Pros
Limitations
So far, the tool only supports Samsung and LG phones. It is planned to expand the group of supported devices with other brands using the Android system, such as Sony, HTC, Lenovo, etc.
Availability
The application can be downloaded for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10 operating systems. Various forms of subscribing to the device are available. The most popular subscription plan (personal license) costs $ 39.95 per year. Every purchase comes with free lifetime upgrades and a payment back guarantee.
Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10
We used dr.fone - Unlock (Android) to unlock a Samsung phone and it definitely lived up to our expectations. You can use it without any restrictions to unlock LG and Samsung phones.
How to unlock an Android device using dr.fone - Unlock (Android)?
We decided to check the suitability of the application and test it. As it turned out, anyone can use dr.fone - Unlock (Android) effortlessly by following the instructions below.
Step 1: Connect your Android phone to the computer
First, connect your locked Android device to the computer where you will run dr.fone - Unlock (Android). The application will instantly and automatically detect the connected device and notify you about it. Click the "Start" button to start the device unlocking process.
Step 2: Provide device details
To start unlocking, you'll need to enter your phone's details (including make, name, and model). Then accept the terms of service and click "Next".
Step 3: Boot the phone into download mode
Boot the phone into download mode using the appropriate key combination. You can do this by following the instructions that are displayed in the application interface.
Step 4: Unlock your Android phone
When the phone starts in download mode, the application starts the process of sending the recovery package to the phone. Wait for the download process to finish - do not disconnect your phone from the computer during this time.
After downloading the package, the application will automatically restart your device and install the new software version as well. You can now safely disconnect your phone from your computer and unlock it.
You can also watch a short tutorial on how to unlock an Android device:
As you can see, the dr.fone - Unlock (Android) app is a well-functioning and very secure tool that allows you to unlock any Android device. Locking your device can happen unexpectedly, so we recommend that you have this app close at hand. It quickly helps you deal with the unforeseen situation and gives you full trouble-free access to your Android device.