How to open a locked door: Hot topics and practical solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "How to open a locked door" has become a hot topic on social platforms, with many netizens sharing their personal experiences and emergency skills. This article will provide you with structured solutions based on the hotspot data of the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Analysis of the popularity of related topics across the entire network (last 10 days)

| platform | Topic keywords | amount of discussion | peak hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Emergency method for being locked# | 128,000 | June 15 | |
| Douyin | "The door lock cannot be opened" | 320 million plays | June 18 |
| Zhihu | Questions and answers related to "Technical Unlocking" | 4700+ | Continuing hot discussion |
| Station B | Lock picking tutorial video | TOP10 views exceeded one million | June 12-20 |
2. Common door lock types and unlocking solutions
| Lock type | Reasons for anti-locking | emergency plan | success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| handle lock | Accidentally touching the safety button | Insert card into door gap | 85% |
| ball lock | Internal locking knob | Wire hook pull unlocking lever | 60% |
| smart lock | System failure | Mechanical key/reset hole | 90% |
| security door | The deadbolt is stuck | Professional locksmith | 100% |
3. Five effective techniques tested by netizens
1.Credit card unlocking method: Insert the discarded bank card obliquely into the door gap, align it with the lock tongue and slide it up and down. It is suitable for ordinary wooden doors.
2.Wire assisted method: Use thin wire to bend into a hook shape, hook the inner handle through the door gap and pull it down (popular video on Douyin has over 2 million likes).
3.Hot melt glue unlocking: Press the melted hot melt glue into the key hole, and quickly pull it out after solidification (successful test case of UP master at B station).
4.Emergency key configuration: Smart lock users recommend storing spare keys in the office or a trusted neighbor (highly praised recommendation on Zhihu).
5.Professional unlocking channels: Call 110 to register and then contact a regular locksmith company. The fee usually ranges from 50 to 300 yuan.
4. Safety precautions
•Be sure to confirm whether it is your own door before trying to unlock it yourself to avoid being mistaken for theft.
• When the smart lock fails, give priority to contacting the manufacturer’s after-sales service (most brands provide 24-hour service)
• It is not recommended to break the anti-theft door by force as it may cause greater losses.
• When a child is locked in a room, call 119 for help immediately
5. Recommended preventive measures
| scene | prevention program | cost |
|---|---|---|
| bathroom door | Install external safety switch | 20-50 yuan |
| bedroom door | Replace the two-way handle lock | 80-150 yuan |
| Entrance door | Lubricate the lock cylinder regularly | 0 cost |
| smart lock | Check battery level monthly | 5 minutes/month |
According to fire department data, there were 37,000 calls for "locked out" calls nationwide in 2023, 78% of which occurred in residential buildings. It is recommended that every family master at least two emergency unlocking methods and check the door lock status regularly.
In case of emergency, please stay calm and follow the steps of "self-examination → try simple tools → professional help". Do you have unique lockpicking experience? Welcome to share and communicate in the comment area.
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