- Google is rolling out a new Advanced Protection Mode to Android 16 users
- It enables features like Theft Detection Lock and Inactivity Reboot
- Here’s how you can enable the feature
Google announced Android 16 last month at i/O 2025, which features a new Material 3 Expressive design. In addition to the overhauled UI, Android 16 also includes a new Advanced Protection mode, which is one of the many new security features. Now rolling out to devices with Android 16 QPR Beta 1, here’s how you can enable it.
Advanced Protection Mode In Android 16: What Does It Do?
As previously announced, Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode is rolling out to users. It is currently available on Beta 4.1 and 16 QPR1 Beta 1.
If you value your privacy and security more than anything else, this Advanced Protection Mode is the way to go. It is a comprehensive protection suite that includes everything from theft to scam protection.
Here’s all the features and options included in Advanced Protection Mode:
- Intrusion Logging
- Theft Detection Lock
- Offline Device Lock
- Inactivity Reboot
- USB Protection
- Google Play Protect
- Unknown App Protection
- Memory Tagging Extension (MTE)
- Chrome Browsing Protection
- Android Safe Browsing
- Javascript Protection
- Spam & Scam Protection
- Unsafe Links
- Caller & Spam
- Automatic Call Screening
- Scam Detection for Phone
- 2G Network Protection
- Disable Auto Connect To Insecure Networks
It safeguards your devices and deters any possible hackers from breaking into your phone. Not only does it protect you from installing unknown apps, but it can also automatically restart your phone if it’s inactive for a while.
Furthermore, APM can filter and decline spam calls as well as unsafe websites. While most features are available in Android 16 QPR beta 1, some of them will roll out later this year.
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These include Intrusion Logging, USB Protection, disabling auto reconnect to insecure networks, and Scam Detection for Phone by Google. APM will incorporate security features that are already a part of Android 15.
It will be a stop hub for all your security needs. Furthermore, users will be able to enable/disable most features individually without turning APM on or off.
How To Enable APM In Android 16?
Follow the steps below to enable Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16:
- Open Settings and scroll down to find the Privacy & Security tab.
- Here you will see a card saying “Advanced Protection is available for your device.”
- Tap on See Details to enable it.
Alternatively, you can also enable the toggle by looking for Advanced Protection under “Other Settings.” Most of these features should roll out to other manufacturers as well.
