Google has introduced a new security feature in Android that automatically restarts a phone if it stays locked for three consecutive days.
The update was rolled out on Monday through Google Play Services under the “Security & Privacy” section.
This feature is designed to protect user data from unauthorized access, especially in situations where someone might try to extract data using forensic tools. When a phone is turned off and locked, its data is fully encrypted and much harder to access without the passcode. This state is called “Before First Unlock.” But once a device is powered on and unlocked, some data becomes accessible—this is known as “After First Unlock.”
By rebooting the phone after long periods of inactivity, Android returns the device to the more secure “Before First Unlock” state, making it tougher for tools like Cellebrite or Magnet Forensics to access user data.
