Android 16 will expand access to Google's Identity Check, a security feature enhancing phone theft protection. Currently exclusive to Pixel and Samsung devices, Identity Check requires biometric authentication to change critical security settings outside trusted locations, preventing unauthorized access even with the device's passcode. This enhanced security will soon reach more Android phones thanks to Android 16's inclusion of the necessary code changes. Users should manually check for Identity Check after updating.

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