Why is My Phone Asking For a Pin After Factory Reset? FRP (Factory Reset Protection) is a clever security measure to protect the data of your phone from being stolen. Anyone who steals your phone ...

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 ...

Google recently patched a lockscreen bypass in its Android-based Nexus phones that was discovered and reported by the University of Texas Information Security Office. Boredom led John Gordon to ...

In this guide we’ll explain what to do if you forget your Android password, pin or pattern. Our smartphones and tablets are very secure these days especially with the rise of fingerprint scanners. As ...

Rachit is a Features Writer at AndroidPolice. He has been covering the tech landscape for the past seven years and loves to help people figure out their devices and get the most out of them. He is ...

Android 14 dropped in October 2023, with roll-outs extending beyond the initial launch to reach the many devices running Google's proprietary operating system. Now that most Android devices are ...

ANDROID owners have been warned to update their smartphones immediately after an expert stumbled across a potentially dangerous security glitch. Bug hunter David Schütz says he was able to bypass the ...

Software bugs that allow attackers to bypass smartphone lockscreens are common enough for both Android and iOS devices, but like a fender bender on the highway, many of us can't resist the urge to ...

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 includes a new setting that disables animations on the lockscreen keyguard. This makes it difficult for someone to peep at your phone’s PIN or password over your shoulder. Phone ...

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