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 ...

The latest Google Play Service beta now allows users to temporarily deactivate Extend Unlock more easily. Prior to the latest update, deactivating Extend Unlock required deleting trusted places.

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

Coders have a storied tradition of creating back doors in programs (or sometimes just fun little Easter eggs) that can only be accessed with a special "key." This has happened for almost as long as ...

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 ...

You can unlock your Android phone even if you've forgotten the passcode, but you'll usually need to factory reset the phone. You can unlock most Android phones by performing a factory recovery or ...

A new variant of the Lockdroid Android ransomware has chosen a unique way of unlocking devices by asking users to speak a code provided after paying the ransom. This ransomware, one of the oldest ...

The return of the Nokia smartphone brand brought much excitement to smartphone enthusiasts around the world, but it also brought some disappointment. The disappointment stemmed from the fact that the ...

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