With the amount of personal data we keep on our phones, security
is essential. Android phones are encrypted by default, and provide multiple
methods for locking and unlocking them. Some are more secure, while others more
convenient to use.
is essential. Android phones are encrypted by default, and provide multiple
methods for locking and unlocking them. Some are more secure, while others more
convenient to use.
So we are wondering which is the best secure way to unlock your
device?
device?
Pin Code: A PIN code is a simple alternative to a password.
A strong PIN code can be difficult to remember, but easier to enter than a
password. Android allows PINs of up to 16 digits, which equates to 10
quadrillion combinations. Most people are more likely to choose a four
digit PIN which may be difficult to guess so long as you don’t use
something obvious like 1234 or 5555.
A strong PIN code can be difficult to remember, but easier to enter than a
password. Android allows PINs of up to 16 digits, which equates to 10
quadrillion combinations. Most people are more likely to choose a four
digit PIN which may be difficult to guess so long as you don’t use
something obvious like 1234 or 5555.
Pattern Lock: The pattern lock requires you to draw a pattern on a
grid of nine dots. You need to join between four and all nine horizontally,
vertically, or diagonally. It is easy to use, simple and likely
predictable.
grid of nine dots. You need to join between four and all nine horizontally,
vertically, or diagonally. It is easy to use, simple and likely
predictable.
Pattern lock is only recommended if you don’t have a fingerprint
ID scanner and you dislike Pin codes.
ID scanner and you dislike Pin codes.
Finger Print ID: Fingerprint sensors are now so common you even
get them in many entry-level phones. It has become the preferred unlock method
for many. It is fast and secure but fingers are not always position in
the right spot. Some phones even support fingerprint gestures.
get them in many entry-level phones. It has become the preferred unlock method
for many. It is fast and secure but fingers are not always position in
the right spot. Some phones even support fingerprint gestures.
Password: In my opinion, a randomly generated long password is
still the most secure way to lock a phone.. A strong password—or better yet, a
passphrase—can be difficult if not impossible to crack, and will ensure your
phone and everything on it remains safe.
still the most secure way to lock a phone.. A strong password—or better yet, a
passphrase—can be difficult if not impossible to crack, and will ensure your
phone and everything on it remains safe.
Face ID Recognition: Fast and unlocks your phone with just a
glance. Not very secure in its current form.
glance. Not very secure in its current form.
Which unlock technology do you think is more secure to use and
which do you currently use?
which do you currently use?
Face id
If the person use make up hope the phone will still open
I like the fingerprint scanner. in high end phones, the detection rate is splendid and it's what I currently use. face id is still not 100%
Will prefer the password. Face ID will be an alternative.
I think fingerprint is still the best
Pin or password for me
Fingerprints is the best cause it's 95%
I prefer password
Pattern is the worst
With only looking at somebody's phone screen
U will draw the pattern well
I prefer password cos i only use words i wish to memorise for certain other platforms
I make use of the fingerprint id then use a PIN as a backup. I don't like pattern locks. I'm not very good at drawing patterns
Face ID
I prefer Password
I prefer fingerprint, and pin code as an alternative.
All of the above is good, it's depend on choice and desire, and all has good and bad side too that's why you will always have not less than 2 option because one might fail expecially face and finger print fails sometimes
I prefer finger print.the reason being that, fingerprint of each and every person different from the other
Finger print. We don't have the same finger print. I don't like pin code because, people can spot it while trying to unlock your phone
Fingerprint is splendid and unlocks quickly. But a good pin code is more secure. I once read a story where a lady unlocked her man's phone using his finger while he was asleep and did what she wanted to do
pin and password for me because if you are sleeping someone can access your phone by your face id when the phone looks at you even when you are sleeping it will unlock or use your fingerprint,but pin and password no magic will unlock that
Fingerprint is the best for me.
Commenting from NaijainfoBlog
The common and most used security are pattern and pin code. But honestly I don't use security on my phones.
From my experience if its not PIN then its PASSWORD
PIN and Fingerprint is still the best
For me Fingerprint is Best oh. But i will go for another option Face I D would be my next option.
Face ID is still a messy authentication system in mobile devices, fingerprint is still not efficient and a strong password is manageable but cannot be relied on 100%. I would prefer a 3-way authentication system namely: password, pin and bio.