droidStory

TechCrunch just broke this story.

Apparently there is a bug in Android 2.01 – the version currently running on Droid – which allows you to simply hit the ‘Back’ button while receiving a call to bypass the screen lock and jump straight to the home screen.  This problem seems to only affect the Verizon Droid and has not been seen on other phones, like the Droid Eris.

Here’s how you reproduce the problem:

1. Lock your screen
2. Call your Droid and accept the call
3. Hit the ‘Back’ button

You now have full access to all programs, email etc. without ever unlocking the phone as long as the call is in progress.

I was unable to reproduce this on the Nexus One.