Tech· August 17, 2026 at 11:38 p.m.
Android 17's QPR2 Beta Introduces Native App Lock for Enhanced Privacy
Key takeaways
- Android 17 introduces a native app lock feature
- The feature is currently available on Pixel devices running QPR2 beta 3
- Google plans to expand the feature to more devices in December
Android 17 is introducing a native app lock feature in its QPR2 beta 3 build, allowing users to secure specific apps with passcodes or biometrics. The feature, currently available on Pixel devices, prevents unauthorized access and disables notifications for the locked apps. Google plans to expand this feature to more devices when it launches the full version of QPR2 in December.
