Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock is overreacting, users say

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock is misfiring for some users. The feature is activating on its own, locking users out of their devices. The very core of how the feature works may be to blame for the glitch. Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock has been raising some eyebrows lately. Reports are emerging that the feature frequently activates on its own even though no theft has occurred. Launched as a part of Google’s broader effort to enhance security with Android 15, the Theft Detection Lock uses AI and some other parameters to detect if a phone is forcefully taken from its user. If someone snatches the device and flees — whether on foot, by bicycle, or in a vehicle — the system automatically locks the phone. Theft Detection Lock is also triggered when a device goes offline, something thieves commonly do to prevent tracking. However, users on Reddit are reporting that the feature appears to be a bit too eager these days. Several people have d ... Read full article.