Do you have this Android phone? It is changing now

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Do you have this Android phone It is changing now

Every year, Android phones get a new, big update. The update released in 2023 was called Android 14.

It came with many changes that made the devices more functional, safer and even better.

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Android users are warned about hackers

From time to time, security threats are discovered in Android phones. This could be, for example, malicious apps in the Google Play Store or virus links in text messages.

News24 has previously reported on a threat hiding in common Android apps.

It is designed to scan your bank card and then send the information to fraudsters who can use it to spend your money.

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New security features in Android phones

The next update, Android-15, has many new features that should make the phones more secure and protect against threats like the one just mentioned. Here are some examples:

  • Factory Reset Protection: After a factory reset, login with your Google account or password will be required to use the phone again.
  • Private apps: Sensitive apps must be able to be locked with their own PIN code.
  • Anti-theft: The phone should lock automatically if it is taken out of your hand. Can also come to phones that do not have Android 15.
  • Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint or facial recognition will be required to change important settings.
  • Offline Lock: The phone should lock itself even without an internet connection if it is used without the correct login.
  • Remote locking: You should be able to lock the phone with your phone number and answer a security question if you forget your password.
  • Google Play Protect: Improved protection against malicious apps using AI.

    • In addition to the new security functions, many other functions will of course come to your phone when you update it to Android 15. You can read more about them below.

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    Photo: Unsplash Got this Android phone? It is changing now

    Android updates usually come in September or October. Exact time may vary from model to model.

    On October 15, it was clear that Android 15 is being rolled out to one of the most popular phones on the market, namely the Google Pixel. Google announces it in one posts on their website, where they also go through the most important changes that the update entails.

    This is how you get the update in your Google Pixel

    So if you have a Google Pixel, you can expect the update to be available shortly, if not already. If so, you should have received a notification. If not, do the following to see if you have the update in your Google Pixel:

  • Open the Settings app on your device.
  • Tap System –> Software Updates.
  • Your update status will then be displayed. Follow any on-screen instructions to update.

    • Photo: Unsplash

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    Sad news for all Samsung users

    But if you have a Samsung phone, you unfortunately don’t have access to the update yet – and won’t for quite some time.

    Recently, it was announced that Android 15 will first come to Samsung phones in early 2025, which Nyheter24 previously reported on.

    READ MORE: Sad news for all Samsung users

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