Android is launching a new security feature that will force devices to reboot themselves if you haven’t unlocked them for a while, making it harder for other people to access the data inside ...

Google has confirmed more details about Android’s auto-reboot feature, including that it's optional and that it isn’t rolling out yet.

The GrapheneOS team behind the privacy and security-focused Android-based operating system with the same name is suggesting that Android should introduce an auto-reboot feature to make ...

Android phones will reboot after 3 days of inactivity in new security update, but don't worry, this is a good thing. Just make sure you know your PIN advertisement ...

Essentially, if your device were to sit around for 3 consecutive days (72 hours), Android would recognize that and then automatically restart it. Why, you ask?

Since firmware exploits can happen everywhere, Android was reminded that it should bring an auto-reboot feature that will make firmware exploitation a chore.

With the latest Google Play services update, Android phones and tablets will automatically restart (and require a passcode to decrypt) if they remain locked for three consecutive days.

Phones Android to Get Auto-Reboot Security Measure After 3 Days of Inactivity This makes it much harder for anyone to access data on a lost or stolen device that has not been used for several days.