
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
When it comes to securing a smartphone from unauthorized access, the humble PIN still goes a long way. It guards against the device and its SIM being unlocked. Some OEMs take this a step further, disallowing users from switching off a device without inputting that PIN. But, oddly enough, one major manufacturer is missing this feature: Google.
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