Many companies and schools use different tools for Mobile Device Management on the devices given to students and employees. One such tool is Mobicontrol, a very popular one among business companies.
Still, there may be instances where you need to remove it from your Android device without having access to the password or administrative privileges. This guide will explore possible solutions for removing MobiControl from an Android device without a password.
How to Remove Mobicontrol From Android Without Password
Developed by SOTI Inc., MobiControl helps organizations manage and secure mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and rugged devices, across various operating systems such as Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. Here’s how you can remove it:
Method 1: Using ADB Commands
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a command-line tool that facilitates interaction with Android devices. Through ADB commands, it’s possible to uninstall Mobicontrol from an Android device without a password.
1. Install ADB on your computer and connect your Android device using a USB cable.
2. Navigate to the directory where ADB is installed, typically the platform tools folder within the Android SDK installation directory.
3. Open Command Prompt on your PC and type and execute the command: adb devices to verify that ADB recognizes your device.
You should see your device’s serial number listed, confirming its connection.
4. Type: adb shell and press Enter to access your device’s shell.
5. Once in the device’s shell, gain root access with the command: su
6. Navigate to the system apps folder by entering: cd /system/priv-app
7. Use the command ls to list the contents of the directory. Identify the Mobicontrol folder and make a note of its name.
To remove the Mobicontrol files, execute the command: rm -rf MOBICONTROL_FOLDER_NAME
Note: Replace MOBICONTROL_FOLDER_NAME with the actual name of the Mobicontrol folder.
8. Wait for the command to complete and reboot the Android device.
Method 2: Using Third-Party Software
Many third-party apps can address Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions and can effectively remove Mobicontrol and its associated files.
Here we have used iToolab UnlockGo, a very dedicated bypass MDM solution. It can remove various types of MDM locks within seconds.
1. Download and install UnlockGo for Android on your computer.
2. Connect the Android device to your PC via a USB cable.
3. Select the Remove MDM feature and click Start.
4. Choose your device and the recommended unlocking option for your Android system.
5. Grant necessary permissions and wait for the Google account verification screen to be bypassed.
Your device will reboot automatically once the process is complete.
Method 3: Using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) Backup and Restore
With Android Debug Bridge and restore commands, it’s possible to generate a backup of the Android device while excluding the Mobicontrol app. This backup can be restored onto the device, eliminating Mobicontrol without necessitating the password.
1. Connect your Android phone to the PC with a USB cable after enabling USB debugging on your phone.
2. Launch the Command Prompt as administrator and execute the following command to perform a backup of your device’s data, excluding the Mobicontrol app:
adb shell su rm/data/system/locksettings.db rm/data/system/locksettings.db-wal rm/data/system/locksettings.db-shm reboot rm locksettings.db command in cmd or command prompt
After the restore is finished, your device will restart with Mobicontrol removed.
Method 4: Perform a Factory Reset
Lastly you can perform a factory reset to remove the Mobicontrol app from the Android phone without password.
1. Press and hold the Power Button and Volume Down button together until the boot-loader menu appears.
2. Use the volume keys to navigate to Recovery Mode and select it with the power button.
3. In recovery mode, tap and release the volume up key while holding the power button.
4. Choose Wipe Data or Factory Reset from the menu.
5. Confirm the action by selecting Yes when prompted.
Performing a factory reset on your Android device will delete all data, including Mobicontrol and its related settings, thereby uninstalling the software from the device completely.
Also Read: How to Unlock Android Phone Without Password
While removing MobiControl from an Android device without a password may present challenges, the provided strategies and techniques will definitely help you do so.
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