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- Android 15 and newer devices include a Failed Authentication Lock feature that locks the device screen after detecting multiple failed login attempts in apps or settings.
- Unlike other theft protection features, this feature is enabled by default on all devices, and there’s currently no way for users to turn it off.
- Google may soon add a new option to the theft protection settings that will allow users to turn off Failed Authentication Lock.
In addition to the theft protection features available on all Android 10 or higher devices, Android 15 and Android 16 devices include an additional security measure called Failed Authentication Lock. This feature is enabled by default and locks down your device after detecting multiple failed login attempts in apps or other OS functions protected by user logins. It’s an effective way to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data if your phone is stolen. But it can pose issues for users who frequently forget their PIN, pattern, or password. If that sounds like you, Google may have a solution on the way.
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