Abstract: An unlocking method and electronic device are provided. The unlocking method includes: receiving input sound information; and when a voiceprint feature of the sound information is within a preset voiceprint feature range of a corresponding function or application, unlocking the function or the application. The embodiments of the present disclosure enable a particular user group unable to operate a locked function or application, and enable other user groups to unlock a corresponding function or application in at least one unlocking manner, thereby more fully meeting a requirement of a user on encryption of a function or an application of a terminal.