After trying the different preliminary versions of Android 16, we are clear that although the most striking is its radical overhaul, there is also room for useful functions. Thus, the AI with Gemini continues to gain weight, the plane support will change the way we listen and share the sound and The next Google brings a real security revolution: Advanced protection mode.
We have experienced the existence of this function which implements different additional safety layers before the security threats that affect or the device itself as applications, but we were finally able to See the interface of the new advanced protection mode and everything it brings. As we have seen in Google I / O 2025, Android 16 will be the most advanced, so in safety that exists.
This is how Android Advanced Protection Mode works
So far, this mode could only be activated, but some users who perform the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 version have seen it in action in a progressive deployment. Because the optional protection mode option and screens have started to appear with the latest beta version available. Those who have this version of the Android team from Xataka found it on our devices, but in Android Authority Yes.
The mode of Advanced protection consists of a single switch in the form of a rocking This is not activated by default, but it can be activated quickly and easy: just slide. At that time, different system safety parameters of the system were quite strict.
Advanced protection mode | Android authority
Once activated, it is not possible to modify these parameters individually, that is to say that it is an all or nothing. East A kind of full security coverage. Thus, it includes the blocking of the installation of external applications or the deactivation of USB access to data, among others. On these lines, you have the interface with all the options, although we then explored the most important:
- Device security: Protect from theft or appropriation. This option blocks USB data transfer.
- Applications: It prevents the installation of unaccussional or potentially dangerous applications and prevents applications from corrupting the memory of the device.
- Redo y wi-fi: block all non -reactive connections, including 2G and WEP networks (although 2G is available for emergency calls). In addition, avoid the reconnection of unsecured networks.
- Web navigation: Protecting in front of malicious sites, forcing the use of https in chrome whenever possible and blocks the execution of JavaScript.
- Phone (Google Phone): Apply various measures to block spam calls and possible scams.
- Messages (Google messages): As on the phone, but for SMS.
Pursue These functions were already present in Android Individually, but with this Google interface simplifies and combines the protection experience to activate everything in a stroke, ideal both in critical and negligence moments. To activate the advanced protection mode in Android 16, you will have to follow the route: 'Parameters'>'Personal security and devices'> 'Advanced protection '.
As curiosity, Google has an API so that developers can detect if the advanced protection mode is activated to add additional security functions.
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