Summary
If you've locked your Android phone or tablet without knowing the password code or pin, you may be wondering how to recover data from the device. Fortunately, there are solutions available to help you retrieve your data.
"I have a Sony Xperia Z1 and like it very much. Now the screen is permanently locked because I forgot the PIN! I feel so horrible, and blamed myself a thousand times after multiple attempts to unlock the phone, but no avail. This is an emergency, right? Please share a feasible solution that I can get into the locked Android phone without losing data saved in it, especially the contact list."
Forgetting your Android phone password can be frustrating, as you're locked out of your data unless you remember the pattern, PIN, or complex password. Setting a password was intended to secure your phone when you're not using it, adding a layer of protection so that others can't access your content without your permission.
Now that you've changed your pattern, password, or pin, it's a good idea to jot down a note somewhere, as you'll be the only one who can unlock it until you pick up the memory. Don't worry if you're freaked out - there's still a workaround to recover data from locked Android devices.
Many Android phone users are not used to backing up their data, and when their phone is locked, they often resort to a factory reset, which erases all data, including contacts, messages, pictures, and more. A more recommended approach would be to try a simpler method first that doesn't require erasing data.
The method has a limitation, requiring users to have set and signed up for a Google account before their device was locked.
Step 1. Try to invoke the option "Forgotten the password" by inputting any password for 5 times.
Step 2. Use your Google account and password to unlock the phone.
If the method works, good luck. If not, you'll have to factory reset your Android, which carries the risk of complete data loss. However, you can try to recover some data after the reset using Qiling MobiSaver for Android.