How many pattern unlock attempts does an Android phone give you?

[AC Question]

Hi

Does anyone know how many unlock attempts you get on these phones? (As default - I'm sure you can customise the security settings but I haven't done this.) I've left my phone somewhere, won't be able to get it for a while, and would like some peace of mind that it locks out after a certian number of attempts!

Thanks

 

[dpham00]

To get peace of mind I would recommend that you force lock the device via Android device manager.

 

[Golfdriver97]

I'm inclined to agree with dpham00.

 

[strat001]

Thanks, I'll look into this... however, my phone is not with me at the moment - I know where it is, but I'm a bit concerned in case someone tries to get into it. I know after 5 password attempts it locks for 30 seconds, but is there a certain amount of attempts you can make before it locks completely? Or can you go on forever trying 5 numbers then waiting for 30 seconds, then trying 5 more, etc?

 

[dpham00]

You can do it online (even remotely, away from the phone). Just Google "Android device manager"