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  • Is there an option to use pattern for screen unlock?

I am used to pattern unlock, its more memorable than pin and i can do it without looking at the phone.

    I believe you're looking for...

    Settings > Security > Screen lock > Swipe

    Edit: Disregard, sorry. I haven't used the pattern lock in ages, but it does seem to be removed (likely because of its low security strength).

      mythodical

      I suspected that its not possible. But shouldn't the user have the option? I for one like it very much. Instead I am going to have use pin 0000 which is also not secure, so I dont forget.

        vitali_F

        It was removed because it's less secure. Too many people use easy to guess patterns and they're easier to shoulder surf and unlock another person's phone.

          Pattern Unlocks are objectively insecure and leaving insecure elements in the system of the OS is antithetical to the scope and aims of the project. Pixel 7 face unlock will likely never be implemented for the same reason that it isn't as secure as that which was available on the Pixel 4.

          https://www.ndss-symposium.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ndss2017_03A-5_Ye_paper.pdf

          Plenty of studies such as that have been done to demonstrate it. GrapheneOS has a reputation for it's high standards in the field. Should we leave it in out of simple user choice and then someone using it is exploited, the headline won't read: "User who ignores advice has phone exploited" but instead will say "GrapheneOS Exploited" and is something that could do incredible reputational damage to the project.