Android phones are getting a new security facility, the purpose of protecting user data, if the device has been left unattainable for a very long time. With the latest updates for Google Play Services, the company has introduced an automatic reboot system, which is locked and unused for three days, so it kicks.

This safety measures, now rolled out with Google Play Services version 25.14, will resume the device after 72 hours of inaction. Once the phone reboots, it enters a high-protection mode, where all stored data remain encrypted until the user manually enters their passcode. Biometric methods such as fingerprint or face unlock become disabled during this time, prevent someone else from reaching your phone – even if they are physically.

Google said, “Google system updates make your Android device more secure and reliable, and give you new and useful features. With this (safety) feature, your device is automatically restarted if it is locked for three consecutive days, Google said.

Google’s move brings android to suit Apple, which rolled a similar feature called ‘inactivity reboot’ in iOS 18.1 last year. The feature was designed to reboot the iphones that disabled for three days, in cases where the equipment was lost or seized by adding another layer of security.

On Android, this safety mode is technically referred to as the ‘BFU) state’ before the first unlock ‘. This ensures that the phone remains in a safe position until an passcode is recorded, which does not have access to sensitive data. Once unlocked, the phone turns into ‘First Unlock’ (AFU) mode, re -enabling biometrics and replacing complete functionality.

Depending on the details mentioned in the Changelog of Google, the three-day auto-reboot feature seems to be alternate now. Users may have the ability to enable or disable this setting based on their preferences. While it is currently listed for the phone, Google is expected to bring convenience to Android Tablet in the near future.

This joint can be especially useful in cases of phone theft or damage. Even if someone manages to catch your phone for days, they will not be able to enter it without a passcode after a kick of automatic reboot.