Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

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, ...

The lock screen on your phone or tablet is a tool designed to prevent strangers from accessing your device. Because of this ...

Sadly, one of the only way you can reset your password is by doing a factory reset. This is why we recommend backing up your data after accessing your phone using Extend Unlock. You can factory reset ...

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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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You might think that using your fingerprint or face to unlock your phone is more secure than using your PIN. But you could be wrong. Hackers have developed sophisticated Android malware that can ...

The toggle to enable the Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature is missing from Android 16 Beta 4, but it’s still possible to enable it via a hidden command. Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock allows Pixel ...