IMEI Unlock Check: How to Know If Your Phone Can Be Unlocked Legally

Learn how to perform an IMEI unlock check to find out whether your phone can be legally unlocked, what factors matter, and ...
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How to Check if Your Phone Is Carrier Unlocked

There are two types of phones—those locked to a carrier and those free to use whatever carrier they want. There will come a time when you need to know which one your phone is. Thankfully, you'll have ...
Android Police

Is your Android phone still secure? Here's how to check

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
ZDNet

This new Android feature protects your phone, even if someone has your PIN

In the name of beefing up Android security, Google has added a new feature called Identity Check that automatically locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication. The feature works when you ...
Android Authority

Here's how Android 15's Failed Authentication Lock protects your sensitive data from thieves

Android 15 introduces a new security feature called Failed Authentication Lock that locks down your device when the OS detects multiple failed login attempts. Specifically, Android 15 locks your ...
SlashGear

5 Important Details To Check Before Buying A Refurbished Phone

Planning on buying a refurbished smartphone? The word "refurbished" seems to imply a used phone that has been restored to its glory days, but anyone who's bought a refurbished device knows that the ...
Android Authority

Google is expanding a key anti-theft feature to make your apps more secure

Android’s Identity Check feature is being expanded in the upcoming Android 16 QPR2 update to better protect your sensitive apps. The feature will now enforce biometric-only authentication for any app ...