The new feature implements auto-restart of a locked device ... as long as your phone is certified for Google services (which almost all are). That's why the inactivity reboot will just show ...

This new inactivity reboot feature could ... explains it will put your device in a more secure Before First Unlock (BFU) state. In this state, all the data on your phone is encrypted and difficult ...

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So in other words, if your device ... phone is on but not being used for three days that someone else has it – such as a thief. Google Play services 25.14 (which contains this auto-reboot ...

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After a restart, the phone enters a security mode where data is inaccessible unless you enter the unlock pattern or PIN. Google is rolling out this change as part of the Google Play services update.

The goal is to take a phone that can fit easily in your pocket and turn it in an eye blink into a large-screen device perfect for viewing streaming content or gaming. Foldables make this ...

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Once the device is locked for three days, it will automatically reboot and require the user to enter their passcode to access their data. This feature is designed to prevent unauthorised access to ...

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