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844 Android 17 makes it harder for bad actors to guess and crack the PIN on your phone

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Vikhyaat Vivek @ Digital Trends · 07/01/2026 06:18 EDT

Android 17 makes it harder for bad actors to guess and crack the PIN on your phone

Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect duplicate guesses, and make brute-force attacks harder

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