Currently, on Pixel phones it's possible to open the Quick Settings menu without unlocking the device and change key connectivity settings, which in case of theft makes it more difficult for a thief to track the phone, especially since Google's Find Hub uses Bluetooth to find devices that aren't connected to the internet.
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Currently, on Pixel phones it's possible to open the Quick Settings menu without unlocking the device and change key connectivity settings, which in case of theft makes it more difficult for a thief to track the phone, especially since Google's Find Hub uses Bluetooth to find devices that aren't connected to the internet.