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What to Do If You Forget Your Android Phone's PIN, Pattern, or Password

Android secures your device by asking you for a PIN, pattern, or full password. What happens if you forget the security method you set up? If you're lucky, you can get back in easily—but that may not ...

Android flaw lets hackers unlock phones in under a minute

Researchers say a serious Android vulnerability affecting certain MediaTek processors could let attackers bypass your lock ...
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Android's face unlock problem: Why only Pixel phones can replace your fingerprint

Only Google is trying to compete with Face ID.
Android Authority

Your Motorola phone has a secret way to make your PIN more secure. Here’s how to use it

A secure Android phone is a healthy Android phone. If you’re like me, the primary line of defense for your phone is a PIN. Sure, you may also use your phone’s fingerprint sensor or face unlock, but it ...
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Your Wear OS smartwatch may soon unlock your Android phone without a PIN

Imagine unlocking your Android phone without tapping in a PIN or scanning your fingerprint—just because your smartwatch is nearby. A new feature spotted in development could make that a reality, ...

Samsung Alert Impacts All iPhone And Android Users—Change Your PIN Now

Are you using a four-digit PIN code on your Android or iPhone? A newly published Samsung alert suggests you might want to ...