Prior to the arrival of Android 16, Google prepares to introduce a function User’s safety focused: an intrusion detection system that will collect, encrypt and store sensitive information of the device to allow a subsequent review in case of suspicious activity.
Android Authority revealed and the findings derived from the APK file analysis of Beta 25.18.31 of the Google Play services, This tool will be integrated as part of the advanced protection mode of the new operating system.
Its main function will be to maintain a private registration and encryption of system and network activitiesto which the user can access if he detects anomalous behaviors on their device.
This record will include sensitive information such as:
- Events linked to ports USB
- Facilities of new applications
- Bluetooth connections
- Data from the lock screen
- Activities related to Wi-fi
- History of Web navigation
All these actions will be stored in a file that, according to the code chains detected, will be end -to -end encryption And it will stay in a “private and encrypted” unit within Google Drive.
One of the outstanding aspects of this function is its focus on user privacy: access to the registration will be protected by a double authentication layer.
Only the owner of the device can decipher the data, using its Google account password and the security methods established in the lock screen of the team.
This limitation prevents third -party applications or even Google can read the content of the registration, aligning with the most restrictive data protection policies that the company has been developing in its recent products.
The intrusion detection tool will be integrated into a broader package of Functions that will compose the Advanced Protection Mode of Android 16.
Although it has not yet been confirmed if this functionality will be available for previous versions of the operating system, The repeated presence of these code chains specifically on Android 16 suggests that it will be an exclusive characteristic of this version.
From a technical and security perspective, this incorporation points directly to users who handle Sensitive information or that they require a rigorous control of the integrity of its devicesas professionals in corporate environments, developers or journalists.
Google will present the first versions of Android 16 on May 13, date on which it is also expected to be announced when it will be available on compatible devices.
If the intruder detection function is confirmed as an integral part of the system, it could represent a paradigm shift in the way Android addresses user security against persistent threats.
Android devices allow to protect photos, contacts, applications and configurations through an automatic backup system linked to the Google account. This function protects the user against unforeseen events, technical failures or device robberies.
To activate it, you must enter the Settings menu, select Google> all services> backup and restoration, and activate Google One. The backup can include system data, photos, videos and application content. The first support can take up to 24 hours, after which it will be updated periodically.
The data is encrypted both in transit and when stored on Google servers. In addition, certain contents are encrypted with the device unlocking method, such as pin or password. This makes it advisable to avoid weak methods such as sliding unlocking.
In case of changing phone or restoring the current one, Android allows the information to automatically restore during the initial configuration, provided that it is an equal or higher version of the operating system.
The adjustment menu also allows you to manage existing copies: consult what data are supported, eliminate previous backups or disable the function. This tool, although simple, offers a robust solution to avoid irreversible losses of personal and professional content.
