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Forgot your Android password? Use Google’s Find My Device to reset it remotely, or try a factory reset via the volume and power buttons. Samsung users can unlock their phones using Find My Mobile if ...

According to Xthings, NFC unlocking on Android works by setting the U Home app as the phone’s NFC handler, allowing it to “run as a lightweight background service to listen for NFC intents.” When you ...

To check if your Android phone is unlocked, try swapping in another SIM card or test your network settings. If calls work, ...

A software update gives Android smartphone users a convenient feature that iPhone users have had since this smart lock ...

All Pixel phones can now use the Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature in Android 16 Beta 3. The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature lets you unlock your Pixel phone even when its screen is off. It ...

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 Pixel ...