Forgot your Android phone’s PIN? Google could soon let you unlock your phone without wiping everything

Android 17 beta code reveals a new "Unlock with Google Account" feature that could replace factory resets for locked phones.
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Googlebook Phone Unlock: What Android's Beta Code Reveals

What Android's Beta Code Reveals Strings buried in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 describe a Googlebook Phone Unlock feature that could ...
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14 secret phone codes that unlock hidden features on your Android and iPhone

Use these codes to forward calls, pay your bill, check balances, etc. Some of the codes work only on certain carriers or devices. One of the codes also might erase your data, so use with caution. I've ...
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Forgot your phone PIN? Google could look to the past to save you from a factory reset

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 includes code for a “Unlock with Google Account” feature, which would let users recover locked-out phones without performing a factory reset. Google previously allowed pattern ...