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 ...

though Android phones already display a message on the PIN screen if users need to enter their passcode to fully unlock the device after a reboot. A weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to ...

Under any of these circumstances, you will only be asked to enter the PIN, password ... set up and use Google Smart Lock or Extend Unlock on your Android device. Let’s go over the steps together.

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 ...

Android is rolling out a new optional ... aims to enhance security by forcing devices into a 'Before First Unlock (BFU)' state, requiring a PIN or pattern instead of biometrics to regain access.