Android's Identity Check adds theft protection, requiring biometric authentication for factory resets and sensitive settings.

Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, requires biometric authentication to access some account and device settings when you’re not at a trusted location (such as your home or your workplace).

Google is rolling out Identity Check as a new security and privacy option for Pixel and Galaxy phones running Android 15.