Today's smartphones are not only a communication tool but also a place to store a huge amount of personal information, from messages, emails to bank data.
Therefore, security becomes a top concern. With the Android 16 version, Google has introduced the Advanced Protection feature, a tool considered the most powerful security shield ever on this operating system.
The special thing is that this feature is not enabled by default, hidden in the settings and little known to users.
However, when turned on, it acts as a comprehensive barrier layer, blocking malicious linkages, preventing unsafe application installation, and controlling access to suspicious Wi-Fi networks.
In other words, this is Google's answer to iPhone's Locdown Mode, targeting users who need higher security.
According to Google, the goal of this feature is to deal with the increase in cyber threats. Smartphones are a digital data warehouse, so they can easily become targets for attackers.
Compared to regular security settings, enhanced security applies more stringent restrictions, minimizing the risk of information leakage, even though it can sometimes affect the convenience of the experience.
The setup is quite simple: users need to update to the latest Android 16, then go to Settings -> Security & privacy -> Advanced Security to activate.
The only requirement is to turn on the lock screen first.
After completion, the phone will apply advanced protection policies. With a Google account, users can also set up a stronger authentication method such as hardware security lock or key code when accessing Gmail, Drive.
Google emphasizes that in the digital age, security should not be taken lightly. Upgraded Security means proactively preventing fraud, installing malware or illegally encroaching.
Although the effort to activate this feature is small, the benefits are huge: helping users maintain more control and safety in a world full of the risk of data theft.
