The Latest Android 17 Beta Fixes a Major Quick Settings Security Issue
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The latest Android 17 beta fixes a major Quick Settings security issue
TL;DR Android 17 QPR 3 Beta 2 finally lets you lock Quick Settings connectivity tiles. The feature prevents connectivity tiles from being toggled without unlocking the phone. It can prevent thieves from disabling connectivity features on a stolen phone, making it harder to track. Google has been working on introducing a useful new security feature in Android 17: the ability to prevent Quick Settings tiles from being toggled without unlocking th…
Google will offer a new anti-theft feature, which is already available on a beta version of Android 17. This allows you to block connectivity-related settings when the device is locked. This prevents thieves from shutting down WiFi, mobile data or Bluetooth from a stolen device, to make the location more complicated.
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