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How to activate Google’s anti-theft features on your Android smartphone

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Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock are now available in Android 15 software.
The new features are designed to prevent thieves from taking an unlocked smartphone.
Google developed the features after a beta test in Brazil and learned that users react differently in different parts of the world.
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