Back in 2024, Google introduced its Android theft protection program, which has been available on all Android phones running Android 10 or later. The set of device protection features is now expanding with new ways to combat financial fraud and better personal data protection in case your device gets stolen.
Devices running on Android 16 are getting improved safeguards in case of failed authentication. Failed Authentication Lock, which arrives with Android 15, will now get its own toggles in the settings menu for more granular control. The feature locks the device’s screen after excessive failed authentication attempts.
In addition, Google is expanding Identity Check to cover all features and apps that use the Android Biometric Prompt, including banking apps and Google’s native password manager.
Google is also increasing the duration for lockouts after excessive failed PIN entries and password attempts. Android is also gaining enhanced recovery tools for all devices running Android 10 and newer. Remote Lock which is available via android.com/lock allows users to remote lock stolen devices from any web browser. Google is now implementing an optional security question to ensure no one else can lock your phone remotely.
In addition, Google is proactively enabling Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock by default in Brazil. This means all new Android phones sold and activated in the country will have the two features on out of the box.
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