Function aims to protect data. After restarting, the telephone is “before the first lock” (Before the first lock, BFU), the data is encrypted and only after entering the password, it is possible to access them. Biometric methods such as fingerprints are disconnected, for example, in case of theft, unauthorized access to the complexity of the code is disconnected.
Autobart is designed to prevent long -term use of the device in a blocked situation, where attackers can try to survive the protection. This completes other Google anti -amendment measures, such as identity control, so far is only available on Pixel and Samsung devices, but soon expected in other brands.
Updating Google Play Services is gradually spread, so that the function may not be visible immediately.
Source: Ferra
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