TL;DR Google’s Intrusion Logging is now live on some devices running Android 16.
Once enabled, Android records key activity so you can check what happened if your phone is compromised.
You’ll see intrusion logging when setting up Device Protection, and you can opt in or skip it.
Google is changing how mobile security works with the new Intrusion Detection feature, which helps you see exactly what happened if someone gains access to your device. This feature is now rolling out to some devices, months after it was first announced, and it could make a big difference for anyone concerned about compromised accounts.
Intrusion logging is a new part of Android’s security tools and is now becoming available on actual devices. Earlier this month, we saw the feature in action for the first time. Now, it’s showing up on devices with Android 16, like the OnePlus Pad 3. A Pixel user on Reddit also reported that the feature is live on their phone with Android 16 QPR2.
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Intrusion logging does what its name suggests. When you turn it on, Android keeps a detailed record of activity, so you can check it if you think your device has been compromised.
You’ll find intrusion logging in Android’s Advanced Protection settings. When setting up Device Protection, you can choose to turn it on or skip it. If you enable it, Android records certain types of activity, such as device connections, app installs, times your screen is unlocked, parts of your browsing history, and other security-related events.
Google stores these logs securely with end-to-end encryption, so only you or a trusted Google account can access them. The logs are automatically deleted after 12 months, and you can’t delete them earlier.
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