Thanks to This Feature, Your Android Phone Will Be Much Harder to Steal

The new Android update will bring much more security to users than before, and could help you recover a stolen device.

The next Android software update, Android 15, is just around the corner, and we can expect many exciting new features with it. One of the most anticipated is undoubtedly the anti-theft security kit. This update to the mobile security system includes three features that will make stealing an Android phone, or its subsequent use, much more difficult.

Google introduced this update during this year's Google I/O conference, and new security features to make phone theft more difficult will be part of Android 15. The suite includes three independent features: Anti Theft Lock, Offline Lock, and Remote Phone Lock. AndroidPolice reported on these developments.

But how does this security package work? The first feature, theft detection lock, activates automatically when the phone detects that it has been stolen. The system recognizes that the phone has been snatched from the user's hands and locks immediately. The option to remotely lock the device is straightforward, and this feature also allows you to erase the phone by connecting from another device. The third feature, Offline Lock, is designed to lock the phone if its new owner keeps it disconnected for an extended period.

Artificial intelligence also plays a crucial role in the theft detection system, recognizing suspicious patterns, such as sudden movements when the device is snatched from someone's hands.

AI also considers other clues, such as unusual network activity. If your phone connects to an unfamiliar network and remains outside its usual network for a long time, the system will automatically increase the security level and be more vigilant. This is definitely an interesting set of features that will be very useful.

Google is already starting to test this anti-theft security in Brazil, a choice made with good reason. Phones are stolen on a large scale in this country, and it's a serious problem. The good news is that this anti-theft feature set is expected to be available on all Android versions from Android 10 (2019) to the latest.