New Android Theft Protection Feature Updates: Smarter, Stronger

Android Security Team announces expanded theft-protection features across Android, including a toggleable Failed Authentication Lock, broader Identity Check biometric enforcement via Biometric Prompt, stricter lockout policies to prevent PIN/password guessing, and enhanced recovery tools. Certain protections are enabled by default on new devices in Brazil, and availability spans Android 10+ and 15/16+ depending on the feature, aiming to harden devices against theft and reduce fraud risk.