Android secures your device by asking you for a PIN, pattern, or full password. What happens if you forget the security method you set up? If you're lucky, you can get back in easily—but that may not ...

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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 ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools.

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Google is further securing Android smartphones against unauthorized access, for example in case of theft. New functions announced.

Android’s new anti-theft update adds stronger biometric checks, enhanced lockout rules, and expanded remote security tools to protect user data and make stolen devices far less usable.