For most people, the smartphone is the most important and most personal computer. It's the first device you use in the morning and before bed, as it holds your entire digital life. All that ...

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. These updated Android theft protection features ...

Android has officially launched Identity Check to protect users from theft. The feature is initially rolling out to Pixel devices and Samsung Galaxy devices running One UI 7. This advanced security ...

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

The Theft Detection Lock is a feature in Android 15 that protects phones from theft. However, users have noticed and reported that it often activates by mistake. People have also reported that their ...

Your Android's most powerful security feature is off by default - how to turn it on ASAP ...

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Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock is misfiring for some users. The feature is activating on its own, locking users out of their devices. The very core of how the feature works may be to blame for the ...

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Google strengthens Android security with smarter theft protection, remote locks, and AI-powered tools to safeguard personal data and devices.

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