Forgot your Android phone’s PIN? Google could soon let you unlock your phone without wiping everything

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

Locked out of your phone? Dr.Fone supports more devices than ever

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Android Authority

Forgot your phone PIN? Google could look to the past to save you from a factory reset

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 ...

The 3 levels of your Android phone's biometric security

Your Android phone has several levels of security to keep your data safe, but only one Android device has the highest security face unlock.
digitaltrends.com

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...
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Googlebook Phone Unlock: What Android's Beta Code Reveals

What Android's Beta Code Reveals Strings buried in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 describe a Googlebook Phone Unlock feature that could ...