Android 17 beta code reveals a new "Unlock with Google Account" feature that could replace factory resets for locked phones.

Google is testing an Android feature that could let users recover access to a locked phone with their Google Account instead of factory resetting it.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 includes code for a “Unlock with Google Account” feature, which would let users recover locked-out phones without performing a factory reset. Google previously allowed pattern ...

Android could soon save you from losing all your data when you forget your smartphone's PIN or password. We've all been there. You set up a PIN when configuring a new device, but then rarely use it ...

Few things are more infuriating than needing to get into a locked device, like a tablet or phone, when you don't remember the PIN or passcode.

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We will explain how to handle situations where you have forgotten your Motorola screen lock password or PIN and cannot unlock ...

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Learn how to safely factory reset an Android phone in 2026, back up photos and contacts, remove Google accounts, and set up again without losing anything.