Google starts letting Android 16 testers try Advanced Protection mode for maximum phone security

Advanced Protection lets you secure your phone from outside threats, even yourself, in one click.

May 30, 2025 - 19:50

Google starts letting Android 16 testers try Advanced Protection mode for maximum phone security

Google is beginning to introduce the Advanced Protection mode feature to users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.
Advanced Protection is a one-click toggle for enhanced security measures on the entire device, including theft protection, network security, app restrictions, and more.
Once Advanced Security is enabled, individual settings cannot be adjusted.

Sometimes your worst enemy is yourself. Or maybe you just want some extra protection on your device to keep you and your data safe from other, more malicious hands. Either way, one can never have too much protection, especially when our lives are on our phones, and Google’s Advanced Protection mode in Android 16 is a valuable tool to keep you safe.

If you’re currently testing Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, then you should be getting access to the new Advanced Protection feature (we previewed it in an APK teardown) that Google is rolling out to users (Thanks: @AyushmaanT on Telegram). This is a one-click toggle that will turn on several of the highest tier security settings on the device, and once enabled, there is no way to adjust the individual security settings. It’s like a security blanket that aims to make sure your device is safe from known threats, like no sideloading, USB data access, and more.