Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Android’s new “Restore Credentials” may remove much of the tedium of logging back into apps when switching to a new device. Android’s new “Restore Credentials” may remove much of the tedium of logging ...

Some Android recovery menu tools and options are being removed in the latest Samsung Galaxy updates, but the reason is unclear.

Factory reset protection is getting several key upgrades in Android 15 to make it harder to bypass. Google made it so bypassing the setup wizard no longer deactivates factory reset protection, among ...

Forward-looking: When users replace or upgrade an iPhone or iPad, login credentials usually transfer automatically, allowing customers to resume using their favorite apps and services immediately. In ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...