< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/24/46/IB-FS1VH99C1_6F5E2E2E4.jpg" Alt = "Android 16 < P > Android 16 will receive the Advanced Protection Mode protection mode that blocks access to USB devices if the smartphone screen is disabled. This will prevent access through USB in case of loss or removal of the device.
< P > Innovation is dictated by real threats: specialists & nbsp; Amnesty International & nbsp; nbsp; have recorded the case of operation of vulnerability of USB drivers for unauthorized data. Android 16 will provide software or hardware shutdown of data lines to prevent similar attacks.
< P > Advanced Protection Mode also includes many other security functions: banning downloads from unknown sources, disconnecting 2G, locking outdated Wi-Fi encryption standards, activation of memory MTE; Some popular programs & nbsp; Google & nbsp; such as & ldquo; phone & RDQUO; and & ldquo; message & Rdquo;, are already adapting to innovation support.
< P > At the moment Advanced Protection Mode is available in Android 16 Beta 4 and requires manual activation. In this case, the connection of new USB devices is possible only after unlocking the screen, while previously connected gadgets are read, even if the device is blocked. Official Issue Android 16 is expected in the summer after a presentation at the I/O conference in May 2025.