Turn off Factory Reset Protection before you wipe your phone Google added Factory Reset Protection (FRP) to Android in 5.1 Lollipop. The feature prevents someone from using your device if it's stolen.

Some custom ROMs let you erase the entire phone by typing a special PIN. That's too drastic. A decoy setup would benefit more people, here's why.

Uncomfortable with Google Assistant? Tired of it popping up uninvited? Our simple guide will show you how to limit it or turn it off altogether on any device.

Are you having issues with your mobile, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth settings? Here's how to reset network settings on an Android phone or tablet.

Some of the best reasons to use a Pixel phone are turned off by default. Follow these steps to get the most out of your ...

Traveling into or out of the US? Customs and Border Protection searches are at an all-time high, and agents may have the ...

How to turn off the government's emergency mobile alert test on your phone While the government's emergency alarm system is there to warn people of danger to life – the alert itself could put some ...

How to force 5G or LTE on your phone Whether you're trying to push your phone onto 5G exclusively or stay on the older LTE network, forcing Android to stick to one of the two is straightforward.

Changing these 4 Android phone settings made the system feel like new again A few taps and swipes are all it takes to turn your old phone into feeling like a new one.

Adaptive Triggers are useful on a variety of PS5 and PC games, but some Battlefield 6 players want to turn them off and can't figure out how.

Instagram could be sharing your precise location whenever you open the app, but it's off by default and requires opt-in. Here's how to see what you're sharing and with whom.

A green dot on your Android screen signals that the camera or microphone is active. Learn why it appears and how to stop it from appearing.