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What

User experience

What type of Android issue is this?
Other issue

What steps would let us observe this issue?

1. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bWe33kw63aVoj5j19

What did you expect to happen?
Hello Google Team,

I would like to express my deep concern regarding the security feature of Google Pixel phones. It appears that there is a significant issue with the ability to power off the phone even when it is locked with a PIN or password. This vulnerability makes devices more susceptible to theft, as a thief can immediately power off the device, preventing the owner from tracking its location using the "Find My Device" feature.

I have a simple suggestion to improve device security: require the entry of a password or PIN before allowing the device to be powered off if it is locked. This step would significantly increase the chances of recovering lost or stolen devices and would prevent the tracking feature from being easily disabled.

I hope you consider this suggestion in upcoming Android updates, as it is not just a minor improvement but a crucial step towards enhancing user security and privacy.

I greatly appreciate your efforts in developing high-quality products and look forward to future improvements that will make our phones more secure.

Thank you

What actually happened?
Hello Google Team,

I would like to express my deep concern regarding the security feature of Google Pixel phones. It appears that there is a significant issue with the ability to power off the phone even when it is locked with a PIN or password. This vulnerability makes devices more susceptible to theft, as a thief can immediately power off the device, preventing the owner from tracking its location using the "Find My Device" feature.

I have a simple suggestion to improve device security: require the entry of a password or PIN before allowing the device to be powered off if it is locked. This step would significantly increase the chances of recovering lost or stolen devices and would prevent the tracking feature from being easily disabled.

I hope you consider this suggestion in upcoming Android updates, as it is not just a minor improvement but a crucial step towards enhancing user security and privacy.

I greatly appreciate your efforts in developing high-quality products and look forward to future improvements that will make our phones more secure.

Thank you

What was the effect of this issue on your device usage, such as lost time or work?
High

When

Time and frequency

How often has this happened?
Every time

Where

Component

Suggested component: <not visible> (1630575)

Build and device data

- Build Number: google/panther_beta/panther:15/AP41.240726.009/12231213:user/release-keys
(Note: It is the build when sending this report. For exact build reference, please see the attached bugreport.)

Debugging information
Google Play services
com.google.android.gms
Version 243234044 (24.32.34 (260400-665920202))
System App (Updated)

Android System WebView
com.google.android.webview
Version 653310333 (127.0.6533.103)
System App (Updated)

Network operator: inwi
SIM operator: inwi

Network operator: MOR IAM
SIM operator: Maroc Telecom

Filed by Android Beta Feedback. Version (Updated): 2.44-betterbug.external_20240710_RC02 (DOGFOOD)
To learn more about our feedback process, please visit https://developer.android.com/preview/feedback#feedback-app.