Advanced Protection Mode
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Google adds Android intrusion logging to help investigate spyware attacks
Google introduced an opt-in Android intrusion logging feature for suspected spyware cases. The encrypted logs are stored for 12 months, can be downloaded by users, and are rolling out to devices with the Android 16 December update and later.
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Android 17 Beta 2 blocks non-accessibility apps from accessibility API while Advanced Protection Mode is active
Android 17 Beta 2 tests a restriction that blocks non-accessibility apps from the accessibility services API while Advanced Protection Mode is enabled and revokes existing permissions to reduce misuse of the API.


