Some codes are specific to certain models, but other, more generic codes can be accessed on nearly any Android device. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett You might not know this, but your Android device ...

By entering certain strings of numbers and symbols into your phone's dialer, you can gain access to a world of hidden ...

In the age of mobile computing, security is more important than ever. Protecting your data from those who could use it to cause you harm is a never-ending battle. While an alphanumeric password is ...

It’s a disconcerting experience, to say the least, to be locked out of your own phone. Whether you forgot the password or bought a second-hand phone that arrived still locked from the last user, 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 ...

Earlier this year, we reported on a planned split in Android's Smart Lock scheme which allows host devices such as phones and tablets to be kept unlocked while connected to a recognized Bluetooth ...

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