Google's September Play Services update auto-saves and restores Android theft protection settings to cloud, including offline and remote locks; rollout v25.34.
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Google is adding another layer of convenience and security to Android. With the September Play Services update, your anti-theft settings will be automatically saved to the cloud and restored when you move your data. In the past, after a reset or when switching to a new phone, users had to turn Theft Protection back on manually; now that process happens on its own.
The protection suite includes tools like theft detection lock, offline device lock, remote lock, and more. They’re designed to make life harder for thieves and give owners a chance to get a phone back or at least safeguard their data. When you restore a backup, there’s no need to repeat the setup: the system brings back your personal preferences automatically. Notably, if protection was disabled, it will remain off after recovery.
Google has long stored app data, Wi‑Fi networks, and core device settings in the cloud. Adding theft protection to that list feels like a sensible next step: users deal with fewer chores, and phones edge toward being a bit safer by default. Update v25.34 will roll out gradually, so some devices won’t get it right away. It’s a low-profile tweak that still manages to strengthen the value of the Android ecosystem.