Google's newest Android update brings a major privacy upgrade: if a phone stays locked for three straight days, it will now reboot automatically.

 

 

Google's newest Android update brings a major privacy upgrade: if a phone stays locked for three straight days, it will now reboot automatically. 

 

This new feature is designed to boost security and protect user data.

 

Much like a similar update Apple rolled out for iPhones last year, the goal is to make it harder for anyone—including law enforcement using forensic tools like Cellebrite—to access personal data without permission.

 

The reboot stops access to data stored in the “Before First Unlock” state, which remains encrypted and nearly impossible to reach without the passcode. This helps guard against brute-force attacks and keeps sensitive info safer.