I'm publishing this post to state a few points to say that on Android Applocking software should not be trusted. On Android versions 4.1+ Android features a feature called Safe-Mode that disables all third party applications that are on the device, to include KIK, GTA VC, Hulu Plus, and Applock. Even when the you grant Applock device administration you still can bypass Applock by simply booting into Safe-Mode and deactivating device administration, this is a problem because any Applocking software can be disabled!
Also, owners of devices with unlocked bootloaders can be at risk of all security measures before encryption can be disabled! Simply flashing the appropriate TWRP recovery for your device or by using a recovery or .zip with a file manager is at risk of data being stolen if lost or stolen. If you boot the device into recovery and navigate to data/system and delete locksettings.db and all files called locksettings and delete gesture.key and password.key or .db. Then reboot then you should have an unlocked device!
ALL MODIFICATIONS ARE DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Keep in mind that I'm on an AOSP ROM so your steps may vary!
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