Android's pattern lock, which lets you unlock your phone by swiping a specific pattern across the screen, may seem more secure than a password, but that's not always the case. While Android's pattern ...

Passwords have all kinds of letters, symbols, and capitalization can make a difference. This format makes them very secure. Meanwhile, a lock pattern is pretty much the making of a shape, and the ...

Yes it's pattern lock .. but no, not that pattern lock. Pattern Lock Pro is a locking app of the same name (add the pro of course) that simply lets you use a pattern of your choosing to unlock your ...

Lock patterns are a popular way to secure Android smartphones, as they are a lot easier to remember than PIN codes or text passwords. In fact, around 40% of Android owners opt for this lock method, ...

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern. Image: prima91/Adobe Stock The Android platform offers many ways to secure your data.