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.

Following the redesign and simplification in August, Google has brought back “Backup details” to Android settings. That initial update introduced Material 3 Expressive with a large status card and ...

The Restore Credentials API addresses the frustration of being logged out of apps when switching Android devices. By implementing this API to transfer login tokens silently, Uber estimates it will ...

Google is making it easier to keep the data on your phone safe from thieves, even after a reset. The September 2025 Google Play Services update (v25.34) adds automatic backup and restore for Android’s ...

For the most part, things should be pretty smooth when it comes to day-to-day use on your Android devices. However, when you have an emergency, like when a device fails, that's when a physical or ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...