Android's pattern lock, which lets you unlock your phone by swiping a specific pattern across the screen, may seem more secure than a password, but that's not always the case. While Android's pattern ...

You’ve been using Android phones or Android devices all of your life, possibly using the same passcode for years; however, you decided to change to make things a ...

Setting up a PIN for your Android phone or tablet provides a basic level of security. Even if you opt for a fingerprint reader to unlock your device, Android will still require a PIN as a backup ...

Even if you use your Android phone on a pretty regular basis over the course of a day, special circumstances might cause your brain to short-circuit and suddenly forget how to unlock your device. Of ...

Locking your Android smartphone with a password, PIN or unlock pattern is your first defense against those who would use it for malicious purposes like stealing your info or sending joke texts to your ...

Because the Android OS allows for so much customization, rooting and flashing custom ROMs, it’s bound that at one point in time you will encounter some manner or ...

The Pattern Lock method of securing an Android device – one of the most popular methods amongst users, which involves connecting dots with straight lines in a pattern devised by the user – can be ...

Android's pattern lockscreen is an alternative to having a password or PIN; instead of typing something in, you just draw some lines between nodes. It's easier to remember—and easier to enter—than ...

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