Find My Device will make it easy to remotely lock your Android device

It looks like locking your Galaxy or Android phone remotely using the Find My Device app will soon be easier. Google is also working to improve the Find My Device sign-in process.

The lost device tracking system has been available on Android for over a decade. This feature was initially called “Android Device Manager” and was renamed “Find My Device” in 2017. Find My Device recently received its biggest update ever, with network integration that lets you locate your device even when it’s not connected to the internet. This is similar to Apple’s Find My network, which has been available for some time.

Google is working to make remote locking easier with Find My Device

Currently, Find My Device allows you to remotely lock and wipe data from your device. This requires you to first sign in with your Google credentials on the Find My Device platform. However, Android Authority’s latest findings suggest that Google will integrate a remote screen lock feature for your device by simply using your phone number and quickly passing the security challenge.

You can do this from any device, allowing you to act quickly. This is especially useful when you’ve forgotten your Google login details and want to lock your lost device as quickly as possible.

You will be able to log in using your biometric data

The company is making it even easier to log in to Find My Device. Currently, you have to enter your credentials every time, which can be a bit annoying. You can prevent this by turning on “Don’t ask again”, but this is dangerous. After all, someone else can access the app from your device. That’s why Google is working on a feature to enable biometric unlocking as a login method.

This means that instead of being asked for your credentials every time you open the app, you can log in with your fingerprint or facial recognition. According to the report, the new options will be implemented on all devices running Android 10 and above. They will appear thanks to an update of Google Play Services.

It’s worth noting that some companies have their own “Find My Device” network. For example, Samsung offers “Find” (previously called SmartThings Find), which allows you to remotely locate, lock, or wipe data on Galaxy devices. Therefore, Galaxy device users have both options at their disposal, giving them greater peace of mind.

May 28, 2024