With the latest Google Play Services updates, Android is rolling a new security feature that restarts automatically (or auto-reboot) devices that have been “locked for 3 consecutive days.”
Update 4/16: Google has an auto-reboot “optional” when it comes to the “future”, to add it Google has updated the Changlog entry. This is a matter of concern with those who run continuous Android devices, in which tablets fit to some extent.
Original 4/14: Under security and privacy, notes released for version 25.14 of Google Play Services Involved,
By “phone”, which should also extend to tablets with other device categories – auto, PC (game Windows app), TV, and wear. If you do not use your phone or tablet for more than 72 hours, there is an auto-ruble.
Returing a device, returns it before the first unlock (BFU) position, where the data has been encrypted and difficult to access because you have yet to enter your passcode, not yet capable with biometric logins. On pixel devices, note under the lockscreen, how to “unlock” for all features and data “. In comparison, when you are “signed”, it may be easier to use data after the first unlock.
Graphinos Such an auto-reboot features feature (18 hours by default, but users can set it between 10 minutes and 72 hours), while the iPhone raised something similar with iOS 18.1 (Inactivity reboot) Last year.
Google Play Services 25.14 Next week will either roll out. However, it may take a few more weeks if Android’s new auto-roboot feature is capable. Given the nature of the play services, most Android devices in the market today should get auto-restarts without the need for OS updates.
Google has so far shared any other details, including which specific Android versions are supported and if there is a user-support setting. It would also be good if there was a message when this is rebooted.
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