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There are several reasons why you may need to factory reset a locked Android smartphone. Whether you have the device with you but forgot the password or the device has been stolen and you need to wipe ...

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Smartphones are a big part of our lives today, and the best smartphones serve as more than just phones. They hold memories ...

Android's screen locks are great — they keep your phone secured from prying eyes, prevent your personal data like pictures, bank accounts, and social media apps from being accessed, and make you feel ...

Did you know that you can now store hotel keys via Google Wallet? If you tend to be absent-minded, making you prone to losing entrance cards, you may be relieved to hear that Google Wallet now ...

You can unlock your Google Pixel device without a passcode while still ensuring your device remains secure. Although, it is admittedly technical and tricky at times. Even still, there are multiple ...

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Forgot your Android password? Use Google’s Find My Device to reset it remotely, or try a factory reset via the volume and power buttons. Samsung users can unlock their phones using Find My Mobile if ...

While Rick Ross was rapping about selling dope straight off his iPhone, the FBI was issued a warrant forcing Google to unlock the smartphone of a California man named Dante Dears who was pimping ...