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The release notes for the Google Play services update version 25.14 were updated earlier this week. They made it seem like a new security feature was being rolled out that would automatically reboot Android-powered phones and tablets if they were kept locked for three consecutive days. The feature would have been available on Samsung's Galaxy devices as well.
However, there was confusion about whether this feature was mandatory or opt-in for users. Google has now cleared things up and confirmed that this is an optional feature, and that it's not immediately rolling out.
The feature aims to shore up the security on Android devices by restarting them automatically if they're not unlocked for more than 72 hours. Doing so reverts the device to “Before First Unlock” state where data is encrypted and biometric authentication is disabled.
Google has now updated the release notes to reflect the reality of this feature. It clearly mentions that this is a “future optional security feature” that restarts the device automatically if it's kept locked for three consecutive days.
This also serves as confirmation that the feature isn't rolling out immediately. Google hasn't even provided UI in Android 16 to enable this feature, so evidently it's not going to be out in the near future. What the company is yet to confirm is what Android versions will support this feature and precisely when we can expect it to arrive.
This will be a great feature for those who tend to use multiple devices and can routinely go days without checking them. It ensures that the device remains in a state of utmost security even when it's been left attended for a fair bit of time.
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However, there was confusion about whether this feature was mandatory or opt-in for users. Google has now cleared things up and confirmed that this is an optional feature, and that it's not immediately rolling out.
Google clarifies that this is an optional feature
The feature aims to shore up the security on Android devices by restarting them automatically if they're not unlocked for more than 72 hours. Doing so reverts the device to “Before First Unlock” state where data is encrypted and biometric authentication is disabled.
Google has now updated the release notes to reflect the reality of this feature. It clearly mentions that this is a “future optional security feature” that restarts the device automatically if it's kept locked for three consecutive days.
This also serves as confirmation that the feature isn't rolling out immediately. Google hasn't even provided UI in Android 16 to enable this feature, so evidently it's not going to be out in the near future. What the company is yet to confirm is what Android versions will support this feature and precisely when we can expect it to arrive.
This will be a great feature for those who tend to use multiple devices and can routinely go days without checking them. It ensures that the device remains in a state of utmost security even when it's been left attended for a fair bit of time.
The post Android’s auto reboot security feature is optional, will arrive later appeared first on imeisource.