Google wants to make it impossible for thieves to sell stolen Android phones — here's how

Google's new anti-theft feature with Android 16 may make stolen phones useless: Report

The update would be much stricter than the feature in Android devices which allows stolen phones to be used for things such as making calls.

Google wants to make it impossible for thieves to sell stolen Android phones — here's how

Android will soon see some improvements to its Factory Reset Protections that could make it much harder to circumvent security on a stolen device.

Android is making stolen phones unusable with enhanced theft protection

Google hosted The Android Show: I/O Edition this week, offering a preview of Android 16 and Wear OS 6. While Gemini AI stole the spotlight, the company also showcased an updated Factory Reset Protection feature aimed at making stolen Android devices virtually unusable. Updates to the OS will lock down...Read Entire Article

By the end of the year, Google will launch a second check for reset on Android smartphones to prevent the sale of stolen units.

Thieves are often a careless moment to steal smartphones. This moment can have serious consequences. In order to be prepared for the theft of your Android device, you can take some precautions. read more on t3n.de

Google attacks the stolen smartphone market by strengthening Android's security. The company unveils new measures to complicate the resale of stolen phones, with the aim of protecting users and personal data.