The Android Security Team is committed to providing multi-layered defenses to protect users from phone theft and financial fraud. Phone theft can leave users vulnerable to personal data and financial theft, making it essential to have robust security measures in place. The team has announced a set of theft protection feature updates that build on existing protections to give users greater peace of mind. These updates include stronger authentication safeguards, such as expanded security to protect against a wider range of threats, available for Android devices running Android 16+. The Failed Authentication Lock feature now has a dedicated enable/disable toggle in settings, giving users more control over their device's security. The Identity Check feature has been expanded to cover more apps and tools that use the Android Biometric Prompt, including third-party banking apps and Google Password Manager. The team has also made it harder for thieves to guess screen locks by increasing the lockout time after failed attempts. Enhanced recovery tools are also being introduced, including a new optional security question for Remote Lock, to make it easier for users to recover their lost or stolen devices. In Brazil, two key theft protection features, Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock, are now enabled by default for new Android devices, providing an additional layer of security from day one. The Android Security Team is committed to continuing to innovate and evolve its protections to stay one step ahead of thieves and provide users with greater peace of mind.