Google is ready to improve the security of data stored on Android phones through a feature called "anti-theft device«. This is an option that Automatically protects all the information contained on the device in case of theft, loss or robbery.
Google was expected to launch its Pixel 9 family, but it wanted to advance this feature earlier and has been incorporating it into its devices for a week now. Let's find out more details about this anti-theft feature and how it is used.
What is the anti-theft feature on Android and how to use it?
Security, protection and privacy is a technological philosophy that Google has been promoting over the years. Not only in its search engine, but also in each of its products, services and operating systems.
On this occasion we will talk about Android, the mobile operating system in which a new function called "theft protection«. For this purpose, it will have two locking systems and they are:
- Theft detectionIf the mobile detects that it has been stolen or robbed from its owner, the device will be completely blocked. The process will be done automatically and will not allow anyone to access the data on the device.
- Off-line deviceIf the device goes offline, the feature ensures that all information on it will be safe. That is, no one other than the device will be able to access it.
This information has been leaked by Mishaal Rahman, a renowned Android specialist who has posted photos of the discovery through his X account. The images are in Portuguese, but they reveal some extra details about its operation:
For the moment, this feature has been partially launched on some Google devices, but the company has not announced when it will be available on other devices globally. It is a matter of time and waiting a bit to see if we can enjoy these options on our Android before the end of the year. What do you think of this functionality?