Google is working on a feature in Android 17 that could quietly remove one of the most annoying security steps on your phone. If you use a SIM PIN, you may soon not have to remember it or enter it every time you restart your device.
According to Android Authority, the feature, called automatic SIM lock protection, first appeared in Android 17 beta and is now live in the latest Canary build.
How does automatic SIM lock protection work?
A SIM PIN is different from your phone’s unlock PIN. It protects your SIM card itself and is required when you reboot your phone or insert the SIM into another device. Without it, your SIM cannot be used for calls, texts, or mobile data.
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To set up the new feature, you enable Automatic PIN management, confirm your identity with your passcode or biometrics, and then enter
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