Google Identity Check 'Feature for Pixel Phones: Know What is it and how it works

Google Has begun rolling out the identity check feature for its pixel smartphones. This feature, First Announced Last Week, is now believed widely available for devices running Android 15.

The Identity Check Feature Enhances Security on Supported Devices by Requiring Users to Verify Their Their Identity through biometric data when accessing Specific Resource, ESPECICILY Rusted locations. With the feature activated, users can set one or more trusted locations where Biometric Authentication is not needed. However, Once Users Step Outseide these trusted areas, they will need to authenticate with their biometrics to access key settings and features, such as device settings, CCONT MANAGEMENT Pin or biometric data.

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List of features required biometric verification

Google has provided a list of features and resources that will require biometric verification when users are outseide of trusted locations. These include adding or removing google accounts, setting up a new device, turning off ident A, and accessing passwords or passkeys through Google Password Manager.

This feature builds on google's broader theft protection suite, which incluses tools like theFT Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, And Remote Lock, Further Strengthening The Seconding The Seconding The Security Measuts Sars.

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How to enable the identity check feature

For Google Pixel users looking to enable the identity check feature, the process is straightforward. Users must first ensure their devices are updated to the latest version of Android os. After that, they can follow these steps:

1. Open the settings app on the pixel device.
2. Tap on the google option.
3. Select all services and then tap theft protection.
4. Tap the identity check option.
5. Sign in to the google account, then add a lock screen and biometric data.
6. Set up Trusted Places.
7. Tap don to complete the setup.

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The rollout of the identity check feature for Pixel Smartphones Running Android 15 is already underway. Samsung devices running one UI 7 will receive the feature in the coming weeks, who other android devices will get it late this year.