After all these years, I still prefer using Android's pattern unlock feature as opposed to a standard PIN -- here's why.

Trick #1. Unlock Pattern Lock via Factory Reset This is the simplest trick to unlock locked Android device. However, the risk here is this method deletes all the data which are saved in phone memory.

Android unlock patterns might be fun to use, but they're not that secure. A recent study from the U.S. Naval Academy and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County revealed that it's incredibly ...

One new study has quantified just how easy an Android-style unlock pattern—as opposed to a six-digit PIN or biometric unlock—makes the job of any over-the-shoulder snoop.

There’s a lot to Android you probably don’t know about, so take advantage of these time-saving tips.

29. Android includes an option to use simple patterns to secure your phone; to unlock the handset, you swipe your finger across the screen in a specific pattern.

Fingerprint security is becoming a standard feature on many Android devices, but there's still plenty of people who rely on the trust pattern lock. If you're… ...

Researchers have found a new way to break into smartphones which use the pattern unlock method and it can often be achieved within five attempts.

While Google had touted the security of Android’s pattern unlock mechanism for securing data and information on an Android smartphone–law enforcement officials were unable to crack their way ...

It started off huge and garish, but now it's more minimalist. The overall vibe hasn't changed in Android P, but there is one notable alteration to pattern unlock: the path fades away as you swipe.