If you have an Apple or an Android phone—and you probably do—you have the option of locking your phone using a PIN code. With most of these phones, you can choose a four-digit PIN or a six-digit PIN.

<p data-mce-style="color: #252525;" limiter="0">Prarthana Gopal is an Author at Android Police. With over eight years of experience as a professional author and tech enthusiast, she brings a wealth of ...

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Android offers a number of ways to lock down your device. There is the classic pattern lock, PINs, passwords, and the gimmicky face unlock. These options (mostly) get the job done, but a passcode that ...

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