Google has been working for a long time to secure its Android operating system. Now, Google is soon going to add a new anti-theft feature to its Android operating system, after which the stolen phone will be of no use. This feature will be introduced with Android 16.

What is the new feature?

Google already offers some anti-theft features like Factory Reset Protection (FRP), but many thieves and hackers have found a way around them so far. Now, Google is going to bring a stricter version of this feature. According to the report, this new feature was announced during the recently held 'The Android Show: I/O Edition'.

If someone tries to skip the setup of a stolen phone, they will be given a warning and forced to factory reset, but even after the reset, all the functionality of the phone will be blocked until the correct screen lock or Google account information is entered. This will be much stricter than Android's existing FRP feature, which still allows some features like phone calls.

Existing anti-theft features

With the help of the phone's motion sensors, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, this feature automatically locks the phone if someone suddenly snatches the phone and runs away.

If the phone is lost or stolen, the screen can be locked remotely with a verified phone number. For this, Find My Device must be on.

If a thief disconnects the phone from the Internet so that it cannot be tracked, the phone automatically locks after being offline for some time.

When you make any sensitive changes to your Google account or device, this feature verifies your identity with biometrics and other security measures.

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