Don't let thieves snoop into your personal data! Here's how to enable Android's new Theft Protection feature.
Android 15 came full of new features and capabilities, but Google also reminded us of some features that are available to devices with previous Android versions. Such is the case of the AI-supported Theft Protection feature. Let's go over what this feature is all about, and help you enable it on most devices running Android 10 or newer.
Theft Protection is a feature that Google introduced alongside Android 15. It uses AI to detect if someone forcefully took your phone from your hands and ran away.
You'll also find added features within this setting to further protect your private data and information. For example, the system can lock your device if it goes offline, as it's common for thieves to turn on Airplane Mode after stealing devices.
There's also Remote Lock, which makes it possible to use the device's phone number to lock it. You just need to go to android.com/lock, enter the phone number, and hit Lock device.
Of course, you can always use Find My Device for these secondary features, but it's nice to have options, and the Theft Detection Lock is certainly a nice bonus.