This crucial how-to guide will explain how you can unlock your Android phone when you do not have the password available.

Google has announced the ability for people to use their Android phone as a hardware security key, allowing you to securely authenticate your access.

Android 16 Beta 3 expands the "Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock" to older Pixel phones. The feature eliminates the need to wake the screen first before using the fingerprint scanner.

You can unlock your Android phone even if you've forgotten the passcode, but you'll usually need to factory reset the phone.