The Find My Device app on Android may soon be getting a big upgrade, as it prepares support for biometric unlock. For a long time, the point of the Find My Device app on Android was solely to ...

You may need to unlock and reconnect your device for fast charging For what it's worth, it looks like plugging in your device when it's locked won't prevent charging completely.

As a refresher, the Smart Lock split in the works divides Bluetooth devices into two classes: wearables would use Watch Unlock while other devices would use Extend Unlock.

If you receive a prompt to enter an unlock code or if you are unable to make a phone call, your device is likely locked to your carrier.

With the latest Google Play services update, Android phones and tablets will automatically restart (and require a passcode to decrypt) if they remain locked for three consecutive days.