Forgot Your Android PIN? Google Is Testing a New Recovery Option

Google is testing an Android feature that could let users recover access to a locked phone with their Google Account instead of factory resetting it.
Android Central on MSN

Open beta: Nothing's Android 17 update welcomes the Phone 4a for testing

If you're a Phone 4a user, Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta is active now, and you can get going with all the latest Android 17 ...

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 arrives for Pixel testers — with a notable omission

Google's latest preview of Android's next big update has landed, with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 builds now available.

Android 17 is testing a lifesaver feature for when you forget your PIN

Your Google account could become your backup key ...
Phandroid

Google is testing a way to unlock phones if you forget your PIN

Forgot your Android phone’s PIN? Right now, the only real fix is wiping the whole phone. Google looks to be working on a way ...
Android Police

Samsung spotted testing Android 16-based One UI 8

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. One UI 8 is in early development for Galaxy S25, starting sooner than usual. The first test build for Android 16-based One UI 8 ...
ExtremeTech

Android Testing Power Key Double-Tap Functionality

Google is testing new features for Android 16 that will let users customize the double-tap power button gesture. The update will let users choose between launching the camera or the Google Wallet app ...