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Phone Theft Protection Research

Learn more about the testing of security measures to enhance the protection of Android devices

Phone Theft Protection Research

Analyzing Phone Theft Protection Security Measures

Are Android smartphones secure against unauthorized access in different theft scenarios? The inclusion of Smartphones into our daily lives had a significant impact, especially in everyday tasks. From online banking operations to the storing of sensitive data, those devices keep tons of valued information, making them a clear objective of potential threats.

With this rise in smartphone theft, manufacturers and software developers have been compelled to innovate and strengthen the implementation of security features in order to protect user’s personal information and prevent unauthorized use of devices.
In this whitepaper, we conduct a comprehensive functional testing of new Phone Theft Protection features in Android 15+ and GMSCore versions 24.28 and above. By evaluating the effectiveness of the security features under various theft scenarios we can better appreciate the need for enhanced security measures. We analyze the robustness of Phone Theft Protection features to provide insights and recommendations for improving these features, making sure they meet security requirements and standards as well as user expectations.
It is important to mention that these features are currently available on selected Android 10+ devices. Additionally, the minimum GMSCore version required to utilize these features is 24.28, specifically for initial availability in Brazil, as the launch of the external public version is still undetermined. This testing involved early access to these features, which are not yet available to the public on the specified versions. Features discussed in this whitepaper are part of the ongoing development and testing, and their availability will be announced once it finalized.
Unlocking Phone Theft Protection Security
Are you interested in Phone Theft Protection features? Do you want to meet the security standards, providing effective protection of Android devices and a user-friendly security solution? Join us in this journey as we examine the importance of security in smartphone devices, safeguarding user data and device integrity.
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