This critical Android security feature is disabled out of the box - how to enable it ASAP

ZDNET's key takeaways Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings.Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and ...
Android Authority

Android 16 might better protect your data with its Advanced Protection Mode

Android 16 is preparing to add a new Android Advanced Protection Mode service. This service lets users enroll their device into Advanced Protection Mode via Settings. Apps can check if you’re enrolled ...
Neowin

Android Advanced Protection now limits non-Play Store app installs

Google has announced some changes to its Advanced Protection which is available for those wanting a bit more security on their devices. The changes include automatically turning on Google Play Protect ...

Google Walks Back Sideloading Crackdown with New ‘Advanced Flow’ Option

Put the pitchforks down, Google isn't entirely getting rid of sideloading. Google is going to ease the Android verification ...
Lifehacker

Here’s Who Needs Android’s New Advanced Security Protection (and Who Probably Doesn’t)

Android users got a whole host of security and privacy upgrades with the release of Android 16, including expanded in-call scam protection, live threat detection for malicious apps, and more. These ...
Research Snipers

Google Abandons Plan to Block Sideloading, Proposes “Advanced” Warning System Instead

Google is backtracking on its planned block against sideloading apps. Instead of simply completely suppressing the ...