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lurch@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

if the “Theft protection” setting is enabled, Android will lock if it detects such movement. If set up for it, the phone can be locked and eeased remotely. Not sure which versions. Screenshot_20250301-031038_Google Play services

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SatyrSack@feddit.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

Theft Detection Lock uses AI, your device’s motion sensors, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth to detect if someone unexpectedly takes your device and runs away. If Theft Detection Lock detects your device is taken from you, it automatically locks your device’s screen to protect its content. For example, if someone grabs the phone out of your hand and they run, bike, or drive away, the Theft Detection Lock may activate.

support.google.com/android/answer/15146908

I presume it waits for an abrupt spike in the accelerometer followed by going out of range of nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth connections. I am curious how well it works, and how often false positives occur.

I am also disappointed that it seems GrapheneOS does not offer a similar feature.

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- frank@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I’ve had a false positive walking around the other day. False positive is no big deal of course, but it’s interesting that I’m seeing a post about it now
  
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- white_nrdy@programming.dev ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  
  GrapheneOS
  
  When I search for it on stock android on my P7, it says it’s in Google Play Services. So my guess is it isn’t part of AOSP, therefore GrapheneOS wouldn’t have it, unless they make their own implementation
  
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