Learn essential steps on how to factory reset a locked Android device safely and effectively for optimal performance.

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Many Android users feel confused when their phone asks for a Google account after a reset. This usually happens after a ...

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A newly discovered Android malware dubbed DroidLock can lock victims’ screens for ransom and access text messages, call logs, contacts, audio recordings, or even erase data. DroidLLock allows its ...

Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, ...

If you want a more uniform home screen, you’ll want to enable Android’s Themed Icons feature. Introduced in Android 13, this feature tints app icons to match the system theme, creating a more visually ...

What Happened: You know how Face Unlock on some phones can be… “eh,” and easily fooled? Well, a company called Metalenz is about to change that, and it’s just partnered with a microchip giant (UMC) to ...

Android 15 lock screen enables custom shortcuts for quick access and personalized device control, enhancing convenience and productivity right from the lock screen. Pixabay, dominickvietor Android 15 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unlike Apple — which only launches a few phones every year — most Android OEMs launch several models of their smartphones, aimed at various ...

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