Overview of Android 15’s New Anti-Theft Features By Mishaal Rahman Android 15 introduces three main security features: the theft detection lock, remote lock, and offline device lock.

Remote lock, which lets you lock your phone's screen using just your number and a quick security challenge Also: Android 15 unveiled: Here are 8 exciting (or handy) features coming to your phone ...

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How to enable Theft Detection Lock Theft Detection Lock uses your device’s built-in motion sensors, AI, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi to detect if someone takes off with your device and automatically ...

More importantly, Android 15 will bring a few additional anti-theft features to supported devices. Sensitive setting changes will need authentication, similar to what happens on the iPhone.

Android’s new Theft Detection Lock uses Google’s AI to determine when your phone has been snatched from your hand. If it detects this, the phone’s screen will automatically be locked.

Remote Lock secures your phone, letting you secure, locate and remotely wipe your device. Android 15 also introduces new security features designed to deter thieves by making it even harder to ...

These anti-theft features are coming to phones running Android 10 or newer through an upcoming Google Play Services update, expanding the security coverage for older models.