US EditionAndroid Phones Will Now Automatically Restart After 3 Days if Untouched. Here's Why
- Android phones will automatically restart after being locked for three days due to a new security feature.
- Google Play services version 25.14 update includes the added security to protect user data.
- The inactivity reboot feature requires users to re-enter their passcode after the automatic restart.
- Google describes this feature: your device automatically restarts if locked for 3 consecutive days.
- This update enhances security, especially if the phone is lost, stolen, or potentially seized.
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Android phones will auto-reboot after 3 days of inactivity
Apple introduced a similar feature dubbed inactivity reboot with iOS 18.1 near the end of 2024. After a few days of inactivity, an iPhone equipped with the feature will automatically reboot itself. Most consider this an added layer of security, as a rebooted device is more difficult to break into...Read Entire Article
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