Google is preparing to introduce a new Android Advanced Protection Mode service in the upcoming Android 16 update. This service will allow users to enroll their device into Advanced Protection Mode via Settings. Apps will be able to check if the user is enrolled in the service and then apply additional security measures to protect their data. This extra layer of security is important because many people store sensitive personal, financial, and medical information in their Google accounts. Securing your Google account with a strong password or passkey is crucial, as well as being cautious about the apps and services you install and the permissions you grant them. If you are concerned about hackers accessing your data, you can enroll in Google’s Advanced Protection Program online for added security. The new Android 16 update will enhance Advanced Protection Mode by allowing apps to deploy additional security measures when the mode is enabled.
Google’s Advanced Protection Program was launched in 2017 to provide users with valuable data an extra layer of protection, especially those at an elevated risk of being hacked. The program requires users to use a security key or passkey to sign into their Google account, prevents harmful file downloads through Google Chrome, and blocks unapproved apps from accessing Google account data.
In early 2020, Google expanded the Advanced Protection Program to secure Android devices, ensuring Google Play Protect stays enabled and blocking the installation of apps from outside the Google Play Store. The program also warns about unapproved apps on the Play Store. While these restrictions protect users from malicious apps, Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode aims to enhance data security in existing apps.
The new Android Advanced Protection Mode service will allow users to enroll in a security-conscious protection mode via Settings and enable apps to check if the mode is active. This customization will allow apps to adjust their behavior based on the status of advanced protection. The code suggests that this feature will be included in Android 16, as indicated by the vendor API level set for the release.
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