Provided are an unlocking processing method and device, and a terminal. The method comprises: receiving an unlocking pattern for unlocking; according to a pattern feature of the received unlocking pattern, generating one or more associated patterns having a pre-determined similarity with the received unlocking pattern; displaying the one or more associated patterns for a user to select; and according to the selected association pattern, conducting unlocking processing. The present invention solves the problem existing in the related art that the accuracy of one-hand unlocking is relatively low, thereby achieving the effects of improving the one-hand unlocking efficiency and improving the user experience.