Google Launches New Theft Prevention System for Android Phones
With its most recent update, Google has added a new, advanced theft protection system to Android devices. The standout feature? Available online and offline, it adds an additional security layer and keeps your phone protected from theft.
How the New Theft Protection System Works
Until now, Android phones had to depend on Internet-based tracing solutions like Find My Device for finding lost or stolen phones. However, the new theft protection system is an improvement in security that includes offline capabilities so that even when not connected to the internet, users can lock or disable their device.
That way, even if a thief shuts down mobile data or disconnects Wi-Fi, theft protection will remain switched on for your phone. This feature keeps your sensitive data secure, and it makes it astronomically more difficult for thieves to reset or use your device.
How to Enable Theft Protection on Your Android Phone
These easy steps will help you set up theft protection on your device:
Step 1: Open Phone Settings
Go to your phone’s settings. That can be done by swiping down and tapping the gear in the upper-right corner or tapping the Settings app from the home screen.
Step 2: Scroll Down Then Click on Google
In your settings menu, scroll down until you see the option for Google, and select it.
Step 3: Tap on “What’s New”
Open Google settings, scroll to What’s New, and tap it.
Step 4: Click on “Next” then Visit “All Services”
Tap What’s New, then tap Next and go to All Services.
Step 5: Seek Theft Protection
Under All Services, scroll until you find Theft Protection. Tap on it to get to the settings.
Step 6: Activate Theft Protection
Inside the Theft Protection settings, scroll down to the toggle switch. Just tap to enable the toggle and you are good to go! Now your phone is safe from being stolen.
Conclusion
Android users need to know about Google’s new offline theft protection Turning this option on makes sure your phone stays safe if it’s stolen or disconnected from the web. It’s always worth doing, so today activate theft protection and further protect that device of yours!”
Want more updates like the latest Android security features? Stay tuned!
