Even in its default 3 x 3 grid state, pattern unlock is still a relatively secure solution. Admittedly, it's not quite at the level of a PIN setup, and there's a body of literature to back this ...

The PIN versus pattern debate, of course, isn't quite as relevant as it was a few years ago. Today many Android users and most iPhone users unlock their phones with a fingerprint, or soon, with ...

While Google had touted the security of Android’s pattern unlock mechanism for securing data and information on an Android smartphone–law enforcement officials were unable to crack their way ...

Android unlock patterns might be fun to use, but they're not that secure. A recent study from the U.S. Naval Academy and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County revealed that it's incredibly ...

Researchers have found a new way to break into phones which use a pattern unlock method and it's usually achieved within five attempts. By Scott Adam Gordon January 25, 2017 ...

As it stands right now, you shouldn’t even rely on unlock patterns to protect your phone. Most Android phones ship with fingerprint sensors, which are a lot more secure than pattern unlocks.

Android (rooted): Pattern Unlock is just one of the ways you can keep your Android protected. It's a pretty secure option, but to make things a bit t. Skip to Main Content.

After Apple acquired the patent for the Slide to Unlock feature for all iPhone phones, Google has also been officially awarded last week the patent for the Android pattern unlock feature. Pattern ...

There are a number of different ways to unlock an Android smartphone or tablet. In fact, you probably have a favorite one you’ve been using for as long as you’ve owned your device. We’re all ...