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Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Electronzeez(op): 12:05am On Dec 21, 2015
You will agree with me android operating system is the most vulnerable of all mobile operating system , many reasons play here but the most important happens to be the fact that android is an open source OS.

Despite the easy access to bypass android security lock . you can't go in to someone android phone without a key , this key can either be a PIN (a four digit number ) OR a pattern lock ( a three by three matrix grid code). Without these form of password you might need to restore the android phone to default , the hard reset is the term here.

There is one way to keep your android phone off tresspasser from your files , document etc. This is your password .

Choosing the right form of password is important , that is PIN or pattern lock . without any trick I can always break in android users phone that use pattern lock than those with PIN lock. One reason is that there is always a pattern track on your android screen . the more ofen you make use of the pattern lock the easier it is to view your pattern track .

PIN remain the best form to keep your android lock temporarily as it is difficult to be guess correctly all the time .

Let me know if you have a different thought on this .
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by vizier007(m): 2:15am On Dec 21, 2015
@Op you are right.. although I have seen some crazy patterns but the PIN lock still remains the best cos there are actually 10,000 possible combinations for 0 - 9 when using 4 digits pin..
nobody would want to go through that stress ( most ppl will give up after trying for more than five times )..
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Nobody: 2:54am On Dec 21, 2015
What's the difference between pin and password op.
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Electronzeez(op): 6:56am On Dec 21, 2015
Pin Is a form of password on android phones , same with pattern lock .
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Electronzeez(op): 6:57am On Dec 21, 2015
vizier007:
@Op you are right.. although I have seen some crazy patterns but the PIN lock still remains the best cos there are actually 10,000 possible combinations for 0 - 9 when using 4 digits pin..
nobody would want to go through that stress ( most ppl will give up after trying for more than five times )..
You nailed it bro cool
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by timbros(m): 7:07am On Dec 21, 2015
Finger print scanner is the most secure.
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Xhaka(m): 8:55am On Dec 21, 2015
timbros:
Finger print scanner is the most secure.
I support you, surely it is the most secured kiss
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by dominique(mod): 9:09am On Dec 21, 2015
I always use pin.
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Nobody: 9:12am On Dec 21, 2015
timbros:
Finger print scanner is the most secure.
exactly, enjoying my phantom5.
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Youpele52:
Pin is more secured than pattern. That's why iPhones still uses pinlock.
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by mosjames: 9:28am On Dec 21, 2015
thagift:
exactly, enjoying my phantom5.
Yeah, that phone is dope
They'll only unlock your phone if they can cut your finger, impossible something cool
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by benebaby77: 9:38am On Dec 21, 2015
timbros:
Finger print scanner is the most secure.
What if one's finger gets burned nko!
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by miqos02(m): 9:38am On Dec 21, 2015
pin
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by damton(m): 9:38am On Dec 21, 2015
Pattern is a lot easier and effortless than pin
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Nobody: 9:39am On Dec 21, 2015
I prefer the password option to pin and pattern lock.
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Shehucom(m): 9:39am On Dec 21, 2015
I still prefer needle pattern to pin or numbers
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Sijo01(f): 9:40am On Dec 21, 2015
I use both. Pin for the screen and pattern lock for applications.
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by tharealbkk(m): 9:41am On Dec 21, 2015
Pin ofcuz. There are many things people tend not to know abt the pattern lock which is unsecure, when using glass protective(screen guard)
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by shammah1(m): 9:42am On Dec 21, 2015
Pin of course
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Nobody: 9:42am On Dec 21, 2015
benebaby77:
What if one's finger gets burned nko!
cheesy cheesy
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Nobody: 9:43am On Dec 21, 2015
Pin all d way
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Sweetcollins: 9:43am On Dec 21, 2015
Pin and pattern
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Kazrem(m): 9:43am On Dec 21, 2015
I use pattern but I think I will start using other ways now
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Olawale995(m): 9:43am On Dec 21, 2015
As far as andriod is concerned none of them is secure. Cos both can be easily bypassed or hacked
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Timoleon(m): 9:43am On Dec 21, 2015
padlock is better.
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Nobody: 9:44am On Dec 21, 2015
grin. grin
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Electronzeez(op): 9:44am On Dec 21, 2015
timbros:
Finger print scanner is the most secure.
That's correct but it is not readily available on most android phones .
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Tobilastik(m): 9:44am On Dec 21, 2015
Mtcheew... Abeq who get hot plate?
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by zulu14:
No lock is best.

Please who has ever seen a happy woman?
Re: Pin Or Pattern-Lock, Which Is More Secure On Android? by Sunnycliff(m): 9:45am On Dec 21, 2015
Pin lock seems more safe because pattern can carefully be accessed when you look directly on the screen through a tilted position.
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