What's safer? Using a numeric PIN code to unlock your Android smartphone or relying on a finger squiggle? Newly-released research suggests that, at least when someone close by could be looking over ...

Securing your Android device with a lock screen is essential for privacy, but what happens when you forget the password or pattern? In this guide, we will explore four proven methods to unlock Android ...

Stop guessing and let the "Too many attempts" timer run out, since that's what got the Pixel 8a owner back in. As a last resort, turn the phone off, hold Power and Volume Down until Fastboot Mode ...

We’re living in times when the smartphone has basically become an extension of our life. We store essential data on these devices from precious files, and photos, to something more related to our ...

A handful of Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 8a owners say their phones stopped accepting a correct pattern or PIN after installing this month’s Pixel update, leaving them locked out of devices they had ...

Some Pixel owners claim they can't get through pattern and PIN-based unlocking methods after the September 2026 update.

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We’ve discussed time and time again how important it is to maintain good smartphone security. While the basics and fundamentals may not always seem important, they often go the longest way in ensuring ...

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...