After Google's beta Testing in Brazil, initial suite of theft security facilities Android smartphone Is there now widely available-But you have to join it.
Why is the company not automatically adding security to each compatible device? Insight from Brazil beta test The company's developers helped to take this decision. “We have learned that users behave very differently in metropolitan areas and rural areas,” says Android Safety and Privacy Product Manager Gianing Sandra Guo. GoogleShe does not want to create unnecessary trouble for users who are not interested in anti-theft software.
Three features that many Android owners can now activate Stolen lockOffline device lock and remote lock. Are you eager to use these protective features on your Android smartphone? Here is a glimpse of how to find out using artificial intelligence and how to activate anti-theft facilities.
How does it work to detect Android theft?
Since many thieves may be violent or suddenly, jerky activities may be included, Guo sought advertisements from Google's activity identification team, which worked to some extent on a similar facility. Pixel smartphone For Car accident detectionShe says, “At a very high level, it starts with a motion sensor.” But, an approach focused on sudden sudden activities can give rise to so many wrong triggers, users more than the option beneficial to users. It will look annoying – and here is a section of machine learning, AI that focuses on the pattern identity, comes into the game.
Google Developers researched the methods of smartphone theft used in different parts of the world and played the role of robberies for training data. “We re -implement those landscapes. Then we collect the address of the device, “says Guo. “We use AI to compile those scars into a model to make an attempt to predict the next time snatch.” For Android owners, this process is performed using an on-device model.
The AI model is not stable, and developers are planning to continue to add new smartphones stolen scenarios in training data because criminals modify their behavior. In addition, with Global launch Regarding these anti-theft features, they can now learn more about how a diverse group of smartphone owners actually interact with these options.
How do I turn it on?
Go ahead and see if your phone is running the latest version of Android operating system. Your device should be at least turning on Android 10 To run these three features and the latest Android 15 Software provides you access to more safety options. This is a basic first step, but if you have not already done, go to privacy settings and also add a passcode to your device.
Next, open Settings Open and search on your phone Theft ProtectionThree lock screen safety features will appear on opening this tab. “It is very common for a cell phone to assume that the person who has access to him is his real owner,” says Guo. By adding more ways to activate the lock screen, users get more protection if their phone is caught when it is open. When Stolen lock The togle is current, if the potential robbery is detected, the screen will automatically be locked, it will be based on the activity pattern as well as your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connect.
with Offline device lock When active, if the Internet suddenly stops for a while or the plane mode activates, your phone will go on the lock screen twice a day. “According to our market research, it is a common attack that they do after taking the unlock device,” says Guo. Why would the thieves do this? This cannot happen when a device is offline Reset remotely through Find My device To clear your personal information from the device.
The third lock screen safety option available on this page is the option Remote lockUnlike the first two options, you have to click on the name to see this togle. This feature is designed to give you a quick, easily available option to check your phone and lock your phone. android.com/lock To enter any device and enter your phone number. However, the remote lock will work only twice a day and will be active when the smartphone is online.