Whether you're selling your Android smartphone or tablet or you want to make your device feel new, here's how to wipe your device.

The study examined unlock patterns in the Nexus 5 and the OnePlus One. It also found that smaller phones and--surprise!--longer unlock patterns are less susceptible to over-the-shoulder surveillance.

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Mostly, you don't have to let the police access your phone without a warrant. But that right doesn't apply at US borders. And ...

Android phones have a recovery mode that lets you access the bootloader and wipe data if you're unable to normally boot your phone.

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Google is testing a refreshed warning screen with Material 3 Expressive design for Android phones that are marked as lost using Find Hub.

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CalyxOS, a privacy-oriented Android fork, has announced a pause on updates. But given the challenges most custom ROMs face, ...

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.