Android phones will soon reboot if they’re locked for a few days
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Summary
A new security feature from Android will force its devices to restart if they have not been unlocked for a while, making it harder for hackers to access internal data.
The new feature is included in the latest Google Play Services update and says that Android devices will automatically restart if they have been locked for three consecutive days.
However, it will not apply to other device categories such as Auto, TV and WearOS.
Apple introduced a similar feature for its iPhones in iOS 18.1, which restarts the device after four days of being locked.
It is not yet known when the Google Play Services 25.14 update will be available or which Android devices will support the reboot feature.
It is also unclear whether devices will inform users about the automatic restart or if they will have to enter their passcode to unlock their devices.