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Android may add Google account unlock to avoid factory reset after forgetting PIN

September 23, 2026, 04:58 UTC · Mountain View, United States · Americas

Android 17 may introduce a feature allowing users to unlock devices using their Google account after forgetting the PIN, without needing a factory reset.

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