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Locked Phone Unlock Service — iPhone, Samsung Galaxy & Android Passcodes Removed, Data Intact

A locked phone unlock service is a professional lab procedure that disables a forgotten passcode, PIN, pattern lock, or broken biometric on your own smartphone and returns the device fully unlocked — with every photo, message, and file intact. eProvided’s locked phone unlock service gets into your locked iPhone or Android using forensic-grade, hardware-level techniques, removes the old password, and hands the phone back working — no factory reset, no data erased. Call (866) 857-5950 or start your free evaluation.

You are locked out of your phone. Maybe you forgot the passcode, entered it wrong too many times until the screen reads “iPhone is Disabled,” broke Face ID and forgot the backup passcode, or inherited a deceased loved one’s locked phone. Whatever the reason, our lab disables the lock and returns the device fully unlocked — every photo, message, contact, and app exactly as you left it. Your phone comes back working. Password gone. Full access restored.

We unlock current and older iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Motorola, and effectively every major smartphone brand, with a 98% success rate on locked phone unlock cases since 1999. If we cannot unlock your phone, you pay nothing — our No Data, No Data Recovery Fee guarantee on every unlock case.

Important: This Is Not Carrier Unlocking

“Phone unlock” means two very different things, and this page is about one specific kind. Carrier unlocking removes a SIM restriction so your phone works on a different network — handled by your carrier (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) and unrelated to your lock screen or passcode. If your phone works fine on your current carrier and the problem is that you simply cannot get past the lock screen itself, you are already in the right place, and the rest of this page walks through exactly how that gets fixed.

What we do is completely different. We restore access using whatever your phone actually needs — direct lock removal on simpler devices, or forensic passcode-recovery techniques that work below the operating system when it’s fully encrypted — returning the phone with full access. If your phone is locked because you forgot the password — not because of a carrier restriction — you are in the right place. This is passcode and lock removal on a device you own or are legally authorized to access; it is not SIM unlocking and not activation-lock bypassing for resale.

What Do You Get Back After We Unlock Your Phone?

You receive your actual phone back, fully working, with the old passcode, PIN, or pattern lock disabled — not an extracted copy. Every photo, message, contact, call record, and locally stored app (WhatsApp, banking, notes, health) stays exactly as you left it. An optional backup to USB or external SSD is available before we ship.

There is no half-measure version of this: either the phone comes back fully unlocked with your data intact, or our No Data, No Data Recovery Fee guarantee means you owe nothing. We do not charge for a partial result, and we do not hand back a factory-reset device and call it a win. That standard applies to every case that comes through our lab, from a simple forgotten PIN to the most heavily encrypted flagship on the market today.

What Are the Common Reasons People Need a Locked Phone Unlocked?

These are the cases our lab handles every day. If yours sounds familiar, the solution is the same: a professional lab process that restores access using the method your phone’s own hardware requires, disables the old password, and returns the phone working.

• Forgotten iPhone passcode — the 6-digit or alphanumeric code used so rarely it simply left memory.
• “iPhone is Disabled” screen — triggered after too many incorrect passcode attempts; Apple offers no way forward except erasing the phone.
• Forgotten Android pattern lock — the swipe sequence vanished, and modern Android offers no built-in recovery without a factory reset.
• Face ID or fingerprint sensor broken — water damage or a cracked screen killed the biometric, and the rarely-typed backup passcode is now forgotten.
• Deceased loved one’s phone — with proper authorization, a passed family member’s locked phone holds final photos and messages that exist nowhere else.
• Long-term storage or a security update — the phone sat unused for months, or an iOS/Android update forced a passcode re-entry, surfacing a forgotten code.
• Legal, estate, or authorized investigations — attorneys, executors, law enforcement, and authorized investigators need lawful access for probate, litigation, or time-critical cases.

Which Lock Types Can You Bypass? PIN, Passcode, Pattern & Biometric

Every smartphone uses one of several lock-screen technologies, and the lock type changes the lab approach — not the outcome:

Whether the lock is a 4-digit PIN, a long alphanumeric passcode, a pattern swipe, or a broken Face ID with a forgotten fallback, our engineers work directly on the phone’s own hardware and firmware to remove the credential without erasing the device. The type of lock changes the lab time and method, not whether we take it seriously.

iPhone Unlock Service — Including Disabled iPhones

When your iPhone is locked or disabled, Apple’s official guidance is always the same: restore through iTunes or Finder, which erases everything. With an iCloud backup you might get some data back, but photos since the last backup, messages, and app data are gone permanently. Our iPhone unlock service is the alternative Apple does not mention: we unlock your iPhone at the hardware level, disable the passcode, and return it fully working — without restoring it, erasing it, or connecting it to Apple’s servers.

“iPhone is Disabled — Connect to iTunes.” This screen appears after too many incorrect passcode attempts. It is Apple’s Secure Enclave — a dedicated security chip that holds the encryption keys and counts every wrong attempt — enforcing its lockout, and after 10 it can permanently erase those keys. Our engineers work directly on the phone’s own logic board and its own Secure Enclave — not by pulling the memory chip in isolation, since your data is bound to that specific chip and reading it alone would not work — then disable the passcode enforcement at the firmware level and return your iPhone unlocked and working.

Forgotten iPhone passcode is the most common case we receive — the 6-digit code typed once at setup, now gone. Face ID broken, backup passcode forgotten is next: a broken sensor sends iOS to passcode-only, and the rarely-typed backup code is your only way in. Apple says restore. We say unlock — across the iPhone 16, iPhone 15, 14, iPhone 13, 12, 11, X, SE, and earlier families and every iOS version from 18 back.

Android Phone Unlock Service — Pattern Lock, PIN & Password Removal

Android phones offer multiple lock types — PIN, password, pattern, fingerprint, face — and forgetting any of them creates the same problem: no way into your own phone without a factory reset that erases everything. For older Android phones we bypass the lock screen directly. For modern encrypted Android phones, the lock screen is not the real barrier — the encryption key is fused to the phone’s own processor, so we use forensic passcode-recovery techniques on that same chip, and return your phone unlocked. It does not matter whether the phone is a flagship or a budget model — the security architecture Google mandates applies across the board, and so does our approach to it.

Forgotten Android pattern lock. Trace the same shape thousands of times and one day the muscle memory disappears. Android 6.0 removed the “forgot pattern” recovery option, leaving factory reset as the only official path. Our lab works on the phone’s own hardware and firmware to restore access without a factory reset — on newer encrypted phones that means systematically determining the passcode itself, confirmed during your free evaluation — phone comes back unlocked, everything intact.

Samsung Galaxy unlock service. Galaxy devices add Knox — Samsung’s hardware security platform — on top of Android’s encryption. Our engineers have developed specific techniques for Knox-secured Samsung devices over years of Galaxy unlock work; pattern lock, PIN, or password, we remove it. That same expertise carries over to our Galaxy S24 Ultra data recovery service when the issue is data loss rather than a lock.

Google Pixel unlock service. Pixel phones use the Titan M security chip, Google’s equivalent of the Secure Enclave; we handle them with an honest success-probability assessment during your free evaluation. OnePlus, Motorola, Nokia, and most other Android makers use standard encryption without Knox or Titan M and see the highest success rates. For Android before 6.0 we bypass the lock screen directly. For 6.0 and later, where full-disk encryption ties your data to the phone’s own security chip, our engineers use forensic passcode-recovery techniques on that same chip — the same principle as our iPhone Secure Enclave work above — with results confirmed during your free evaluation.

Every Phone We Unlock: Brands & Models

If your phone is not named here, call us anyway — we unlock smartphones from every major manufacturer (the model number is on the back of the phone, in Settings → About Phone, or on the box). Age matters far less than most people assume: a five-year-old flagship and last month's release get evaluated the exact same way, on their actual lock type and encryption, not on how new the box was. In short, we unlock:

• Apple iPhone — every model from the current iPhone 16 and 15 families back through the 14, 13, 12, 11, X, SE, and older 8/7/6s/6 series.
• Samsung Galaxy — the full S-series (S25–S9), the high-volume A-series, Z Fold and Z Flip foldables, the Note line, and carrier-specific prepaid SM-assigned models.
• Google Pixel — the Pixel 9 family through the 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, and 3a, including Pro and “a” variants.
• OnePlus & Motorola — OnePlus flagships and Nord; Motorola Edge, Moto G, Moto E, and Razr foldables.
• LG, Nokia, TCL, Alcatel, ZTE, rugged brands (CAT, Sonim, BLU), and prepaid/carrier Android from Cricket, Consumer Cellular, TracFone, Straight Talk, Total Wireless, Boost Mobile, and Metro by T-Mobile.

Whatever the brand, our engineers get hardware-level access to the phone’s own security chip and work from there — direct lock removal on older devices, forensic passcode-recovery techniques on modern encrypted ones — with results confirmed during your free evaluation.

Unlocking a Deceased Loved One’s Phone

When someone you love passes away and their phone is locked, the data inside — final photos, last messages, contacts — can feel permanently out of reach. eProvided unlocks phones belonging to deceased owners with compassion, for families with the legal right to access the device.

Why official channels rarely work. Apple’s Legacy Contact and Google’s Inactive Account Manager both require advance setup before death — almost no one has done this. Families are left submitting formal requests, waiting weeks, and often receiving denials or partial access that leaves the phone still locked. Carrier requests address SIM restrictions while leaving the passcode lock untouched.

How we help. Our hardware-level and firmware-level techniques do not require Apple, Google, or the carrier — only documentation and the phone. Documentation we require: a death certificate plus an executor appointment, letter of administration, or proof of immediate family relationship (spouse, parent, adult child). Most deceased-owner unlock cases complete in 5–10 business days, with expedited service for estate, probate, or legal deadlines, and chain-of-custody documentation when cases enter legal proceedings. An optional full backup onto a USB drive or external SSD gives families a permanent archive independent of the device.

A real case — Samsung SM-S536DL. A customer contacted eProvided in early 2026 after his girlfriend passed away unexpectedly in December 2025. Her Samsung phone was locked with a passcode he did not know; he provided a death certificate and supporting identification, and needed the complete contents of the phone. eProvided unlocked it successfully, offered to copy everything onto a USB drive, and — at his choice — returned the phone itself fully unlocked, every photo and message accessible exactly as she left it. If you are in a similar situation, call (866) 857-5950 — we handle these cases with the care they require.

Forensic Phone Unlock for Investigations

In missing-persons cases, child abductions, and authorized civil or criminal investigations, access to a locked phone’s location history, communications, and contacts can be time-critical. eProvided has provided forensic phone unlock services to law enforcement agencies and authorized investigators, delivering court-admissible results under strict chain-of-custody protocols. Every forensic engagement requires verification of authorization — agencies and authorized investigators may contact us at (866) 857-5950 for case-specific protocols.

Why Do DIY Methods Fail — and Why Does Our Lab Succeed?

Software tools operate within the phone’s operating system, which is designed to block them. Your passcode generates a master AES-256 key stored in a dedicated security chip — Secure Enclave, Knox, or Titan M — that destroys the key after too many wrong attempts. Third-party tools rely on OS vulnerabilities Apple and Google patch faster than they can be exploited.

How hardware-level unlocking works. Our lab uses forensic passcode-recovery techniques — the same general approach used by law-enforcement digital forensics labs — working below the phone’s operating system to systematically test and determine the correct passcode while defeating the failed-attempt lockout that would otherwise erase your data. The exact approach depends on the device generation and changes as manufacturers update their security, which is why every case starts with a free evaluation instead of a guaranteed method. This is a different scenario from a phone that is physically dead or destroyed rather than simply locked — for that, see our NAND flash chip-off recovery service below.

What Is the Locked Phone Unlock Process?

Our process is methodical, not guesswork, and built on 27+ years of hardware-level data work. Every case runs through the same four stages below, whether it's a simple forgotten PIN or a fully encrypted current-generation phone, so you always know exactly where your device stands and what happens next:

• Free Evaluation & Authorization — ship your locked phone or bring it in; for estate or forensic cases we confirm proof of ownership or legal authorization before any work begins. No charge.
• Lock Diagnosis — we identify the lock type — PIN, passcode, pattern, biometric, or a disabled-state lockout — and the phone model and encryption scheme, then provide a firm price and timeline. No surprises.
• Lab Access — using forensic-grade lab methods, we recover access while preserving your data; no factory reset or data wipe.
• Data Verified & Delivered — we confirm your data is intact and return the unlocked phone, or the recovered data on new media, to you; an optional full backup onto a USB drive or external SSD is available on request.
• Your phone back — returned fully unlocked, old password gone, every app, photo, and message where you left it. If we cannot unlock it, you pay no recovery fee — our No Data, No Data Recovery Fee guarantee.

Throughout, we maintain strict privacy protocols: your phone is handled only by the specialists working your case, and your data is never accessed beyond what the unlock requires. Our lab has handled sensitive government and documented law enforcement engagements — every customer’s phone receives that same operational security standard. Most cases complete in 5–10 business days; the most complex current-generation devices can take 2–4 weeks, with rush options available.

Used by NASA, the FBI, and the U.S. Department of the Navy

The hardware-level and firmware-level techniques we apply to consumer locked phones are the same lab capabilities that supported documented work for NASA, the FBI, and the U.S. Department of the Navy. When NASA’s Helios solar aircraft went down into the Pacific Ocean, storage media aboard spent weeks submerged in saltwater — eProvided recovered the mission-critical data.

What that means for your locked phone: the same controlled lab environment, hardware-level diagnostic equipment, and firmware reverse-engineering expertise that handled mission-critical agency cases now handles the iPhone with the disabled screen or the Galaxy with the forgotten pattern lock — a 98% success rate on locked phone unlock cases across 27+ years.

What Does a Locked Phone Unlock Cost?

It depends on the device model, the lock type, and how much lab work is required. Specialized phone-unlock forensics elsewhere commonly runs into the thousands of dollars — ours is a fraction of that. The evaluation is always free, and our No Data, No Data Recovery Fee guarantee means you pay only if we succeed.

These are general categories — your exact quote comes after the free evaluation, once our engineers have diagnosed the device. Visit our full pricing page for ranges, or start your free evaluation now — you do not pay until your phone is successfully unlocked.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Locked Phone Unlocking

Q: Can you actually unlock my phone and give it back to me working?

Yes — that is exactly what we do. When your locked phone leaves our lab it is unlocked: the old passcode, PIN, or pattern lock is disabled, the phone boots normally, and every app, photo, and message is present on the device. You receive your actual phone with full access restored, not an extracted copy — consistently, across all major brands and models, at a 98% success rate.

Q: Does this work on iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25?

Yes. Our techniques are built for current-generation hardware. iPhone 16 with iOS 18 and Galaxy S25 with Knox are among the most encrypted consumer devices available, and we work on them regularly. The method is forensic passcode-recovery on the phone’s own Secure Enclave or Knox chip, working below the operating system — it takes longer, results vary by device condition, and your free evaluation gives you an honest success probability and timeline first.

Q: Can you unlock a phone that belonged to a deceased person?

Yes, with proper authorization. We require documentation establishing your legal right to access the device — typically a death certificate plus an executor appointment, letter of administration, or proof of immediate family relationship. Once verified, we proceed with the same lab techniques as any case, without needing Apple, Google, or the carrier. If you are navigating this during a difficult time, call (866) 857-5950.

Q: What if the phone is also physically damaged?

We handle it. Many locked phones arrive with both a lock-screen issue and physical damage. Our hardware-level techniques are well-suited to damaged phones because they work below the OS entirely — a phone that cannot boot or charge is not an obstacle on its own, though severe physical damage may call for our data recovery service instead of an unlock. For wet devices, see our water-damaged phone recovery page below.

Q: Will anything on my phone be changed or erased during the unlock?

No data is erased and no factory reset is performed. Nothing changes beyond disabling the lock-screen credential itself — your apps, photos, and messages are exactly as you left them, and you will not be prompted for an Apple ID or Google account password to activate the phone afterward. A full backup before shipment is available as an optional add-on.

Q: Is this the same as carrier unlocking?

No — completely different services. Carrier unlocking removes a SIM restriction so your phone works on a different network, and your carrier handles that. What we do is bypass your phone’s lock screen — the forgotten passcode, disabled screen, pattern lock, or biometric failure that keeps you out of the phone itself. This is distinct from general cell phone data recovery, which we also offer.

Q: How long does a locked phone unlock take?

Most cases complete within 5–10 business days of receipt. Older Android devices finish faster; current iPhones, Knox-secured Galaxy S-series, and Titan M Pixels can take 2–4 weeks for the most complex configurations. Expedited rush service is available, and you receive a firm timeline after the free evaluation.

Further Reading: Phone Unlock & Data Recovery Guides

• Cell phone data recovery services — for broken iPhone and Android phones where the issue is data loss, not a forgotten lock.
• Water-damaged phone data recovery — when a phone has been dropped in water and the data is at risk.
• NAND flash chip-off recovery — for physically damaged or dead devices, a different scenario than a working phone that is simply locked.
• Used by NASA & government agencies — the lab capabilities behind every unlock case.

Other Devices We Recover

Locked out, or is the data damaged too? eProvided recovers and accesses every device class from one lab. Choose your case: