Android’s theft protection features keep your device and data safe
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Android rolls out theft protection features to safeguard your data before, during and after a theft incident.
  • TheAnonymouseJoker@lemmy.ml
    4·
    6 months ago

    To me, it sounds like it will just need accelerometer sensor to detect tracking. My non root smartphone guide has already advised for a couple years to deploy and configure the Private Lock app from F-Droid to prevent data access for phone snatchers. It is FOSS, does not require trusting Google and Just Works™.

    • youmaynotknow@lemmy.ml
      2·
      6 months ago

      I also added that to my wife’s phone, but “inadvertently” wink set the sensitivity to 5. I had quite a laugh that first day.

      Private lock just works, and needs Google like I need hangovers.

      • TheAnonymouseJoker@lemmy.ml
        1·
        6 months ago

        Set it to 1, her anger might be enough to keep locking it :p

        Jokes aside, gauge it properly to avoid accidental locks, as using the PIN while in public can cause security issues against shoulder peeking toms. Glad that it was of help. It works well, enjoy using it. BTW did you note that from my guide?