Terminal unlocking method and device

The invention discloses a terminal unlocking method and device. The method comprises the following steps: receiving an operation instruction for a user to indicate unlocking; according to the operation instruction, displaying a preset unlocking picture; obtaining preset induction position information corresponding to the unlocking picture; and when a detection result shows that a vibration signal is received on the induction position indicated by the induction position information, unlocking the terminal on the basis of the vibration signal. The embodiment of the invention is combined with the corresponding induction position on each unlocking picture and the vibration signal received on the induction position to unlock the terminal. Compared with an unlocking way that a preset track is used as a terminal, unlocking safety and flexibility can be greatly improved, and therefore, the current unlocking scheme of the terminal more approaches to the requirements of users.