Android S New Identity Check Feature Is Rolling Out To Pixel Devices

Google is finally rolling out Identity Check to Google Pixel devices. Once set up, the feature will activate when your phone is outside the zone you set up in Trusted places. Android will then ask your biometrics to access things like your Google account settings and information-sensitive pages.
This ensures that in the event your phone is stolen, even if the thief knows the PIN or password of your device, they cannot access sensitive information without biometrics. Options to unlock via PIN or Password won’t be displayed.
The feature is currently Pixel-exclusive, but Google says it’s coming to One UI 7-powered devices in a few weeks. Identity Check is expected to roll out to all Android devices soon this year. If you own a Pixel, here’s how you can activate Identity Check on it.

Enable Identity Check on Your Google Pixel

Identity Check is rolling out slowly and may not be available yet on your Pixel device. New features could usually take a few days to a full week to arrive. If you do see the feature, here’s how to set it up. Once set up, if you move outside the designated region, Identity Check will activate and start asking for biometrics for actions like changing the pin, accessing passwords in the password manager, or adding/removing Google accounts.
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