With the latest Android theft protection security features, you can prevent access to the data on your smartphone if it’s stolen. You can enable your smartphone to ...

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 ...

Android’s theft protection features can now be enabled through the Safety Center. Safety Center, i.e. the “Security & privacy” menu, is available on all devices running Android 14 or later. Previously ...

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.

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google is making it easier to keep the data on your phone safe from thieves, even after a reset. The September 2025 Google Play ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

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 ...

Google has unveiled new advanced protection features to protect Android users in Africa from theft. The new Theft Detection Lock analyzes various device signals to detect potential theft attempts. In ...

Android is getting a host of new theft protection updates from Google, designed for users on Android 16+. The updates are being built onto existing features, “designed to give you greater peace of ...