Studies show we are just as bad with Android lock patterns as we have been with passwords. Find out how you can better protect yourself!

If the instructions above don't apply to your phone, lock your phone and swipe up on the screen to bring up the prompt for your unlock method (PIN, pattern, etc.).

If you don't remember your lock screen pattern, you can enter wrong patterns for more five or more times and select the option - Forgot Pattern. You can enter the backup Pin or Google login details.

However, security experts have warned that the lock pattern system can be cracked within just five attempts – and more complicated patterns are the easiest to crack.