You can unlock your Android phone even if you've forgotten the passcode, but you'll usually need to factory reset the phone.

Even if you use a fingerprint or Face Unlock to secure your Android phone, neither of those methods can be used as the "main" security method. For example, when you restart your phone, it will require ...

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"Pattern lock" is often used together with PIN code and password as unlock method of Android smartphone. However, from the analysis result based on the statistical data of the pattern lock, the ...

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Since 2008, Google has offered a pattern unlock feature in its Android operating system. Pattern unlock remains a unique part of the Android experience -- you won't find the feature on any other ...

To turn off the password on an Android phone or tablet, start the Settings app and go to the Lock Screen controls page.