Potential security issue with the pattern unlock (G1)

[blackeyedbrian]

Most people will probably never notice this or never care, but here's what I noticed.

If you unlock the screen and make a call, and don't use the touchscreen much at all, someone can pick up the phone and look at the smudges on the screen and see your unlock pattern. I tried this with my daughters phone earlier and was able to unlock it without previously knowing her code.


I guess the tip is to wipe the screen off before you leave it unattended.

[Wuntyma001]

thats good news right there, never would of thought about that

[Stone]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm sure the others will appreciate it. As a matter of fact it did come up a few times yesterday. Until peeps can get a non smudge screen...my suggestion was the same as yours. Wipe the screen. It won't take that long.



Stone

[happyandyv]

I don't quite know why but that makes me laugh a lot..

[suarezluis]

Just set a code that pass two times on the same line and will be more secure

[raised1]

I posted a thread earlier but I think there should be more of a security barrier. Like on the Razr and/or Krzr you were able to add a code so that if you wanted to a code would need to be put in to make a call or receive a call. I am just thinking of extrea security. Also there is no way of locking your pictures or messages other than the pattern code. I mean there are nosey people out here; girlfiends, boyfriends, wives, husbands, kids.

[gootman]

Use the trackball instead if you are that worried about it

[suarezluis]

Use the trackball instead if you are that worried about it

It is possible? unlock the phone with the trackball? Such a nice feature!

[Jas0n]

i have the opposite, everybody think its a number code and try to press like its a num pad

[raised1]

Gootman,

Use the trackball instead if you are that worried about it

How would you use the trackball?