Some custom ROMs let you erase the entire phone by typing a special PIN. That's too drastic. A decoy setup would benefit more ...

We asked if you’d want a duress PIN or a decoy PIN on your device. The poll results were mixed, but almost everyone wanted a new feature.

That's exactly what's happening on Android 14's lock screen, as Beta 4 finally implements a user-accessible "auto-confirm unlock" toggle. If that sounds familiar to you, it's because we already ...

Android 16’s next stable release will be out in December, but users on the Android beta channel can start testing the new ...

Wondershare Dr.Fone – Android Screen Unlock is a leading tool designed specifically to remove various types of locks from Android devices while safeguarding your data.

Once enabled, you’ll be able to unlock your Pixel phone without first turning on the screen. It’s noteworthy that the “Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock” option isn’t entirely new in Android 16.

But, it seems Google has found a way to resolve this inconvenience. As spotted by Mishaal Rahman for Android Authority, the Android 16 DP2 has a new “ Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock ” setting.

After Lockdown mode is activated, you'll enter your PIN, password, or pattern to unlock the phone. Depending on your phone's settings, long-pressing the side key could activate Google Assistant.