For ten months, Google has implemented the suite within Android Protection from theft which, on devices equipped with at least Android 15, offers an additional tool called Failed Authentication Lock.
This tool, enabled by default on devices, cannot be disabled but soon things could change, thanks to the implementation of a new option for its disabilities.
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Failed Authentication Lock: Odi and I love for the most careless users
Last October, with the launch of Android 15 on the supported pixels, Google announced new anti -theft protection features, based on artificial intelligence, which aim to assist Android users (in possession of a smartphone with at least Android 10) in the event that they undergo the theft of the device (and act first, during and after the theft).
On smartphones equipped with Android 15 (and subsequent versions of the operating system), however, the Suite Protection from theft can count on an extra functionality call Failed Authentication Lock (literally Authentication block failed).
This functionality, active in default, uses the bees Biometricprompt (introduced with Android 15) to block the Android device when noting that there have been more attempts at not successful consecutive access (this is interpreted as a sign that a thief is trying to guess Pin, sequence or passwords that protect the device).
Although they are very useful in the security field, the Failed Authentication Lock it can create some scratch cards to those a little more users careless which often forget PIN, sequence or password of the unlocking of the device. However, Google could have a store in store for these users.
Can the Failed Authentication Lock be disabled in the future?
Analyzing the source code of the version 25.28.31 Beta of the Google Play Services system app, the well -known Insider Assembradebug has found some strings of code that suggest a change that we will see in the future at Failed Authentication Lock suite Protection from theft of Android 15 and Android 16 (via Android Authority).
Turn Off Failed Authentication Lock?
The Screen Will Lock After Repeated Failed Authentication in Apps and Settings
Failed Authentication Lock
These code strings suggest that an option could soon be added that will allow users to deactivate (through a switch) this safety measure between the suite options Protection from theft: To do this, it is likely that the user is requested to authenticate.
Currently, this possibility is being developed and seems not to be accompanied by flag for developers who allow to activate the interface: new clues may emerge from the next beta version of the Google Play Services.
How to update the Google Services app
To check that the latest version of the app is installed on your Android smartphone (equipped with Google services) Google Play Servicesjust reach the dedicated page of the Google Play Store app via the Badge below and, possibly, make a tap on “Update”.
To participate in the Beta Google services program, an aspect that we recommend only to a little more experienced users, simply visit the page to access the program, select “Become a tester” And wait a few minutes that the beta version of the system service is automatically installed on the device.
