Froyo Feature: New security lock options

For those of you who worry about locking down your phone -- just in case it gets lost or stolen or your wife likes to check up on your calling and browsing habits -- you now have a couple of new options in Android 2.2 Froyo.

The old pattern unlock is still there, and works as before. But new are the option for a numerical PIN unlock, or a password unlock. the PIN and password unlocks have to use at least four characters. Of course, using more than that will help keep your dirty secrets away from prying eyes for a little while longer. Check out the screen shots after the break.

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Android 2.2 Froyo Security settings

Android 2.2 Froyo Security settings

Android 2.2 Froyo Security settings

Android 2.2 Froyo Security settings

Phil Nickinson