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Pattern Lock

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图案锁

Pattern Lock · N/A · 图案锁 · PAT-ern lok · Android pattern · swipe pattern · Digital Security · android · auth · everydayDigital SecurityAndroid pattern swipe pattern

/PAT-ern lok/

Also known as: Android pattern, swipe pattern

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A pattern lock unlocks Android by connecting dots on a grid — easier to shoulder-surf and often weaker than a long PIN or passphrase.

Real-World Example

Someone watching you draw an unlock pattern over your shoulder can recreate it later.

References

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