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- The Android 15 Developer Preview 2 now requires users to authenticate themselves if they want to change USB modes.
- That means someone with your unlocked phone can’t access your data via a computer.
Google just released the Android 15 Developer Preview 2 (DP2), and there are a host of changes to uncover in this release. Now, it turns out that the company has added a security measure for USB connectivity.
Android Police discovered that Android 15 DP2 now requires users to authenticate themselves via biometrics (e.g. fingerprint) or the device unlock code when changing their phone’s USB mode. Android phones allow users to switch between file transfer/Android Auto, USB tethering, MIDI, PTP, or webcam options when plugged into another device such as a PC.