Peace of mind in the palm of your hand
Introducing Google Play Protect
One less worry for over a billion users
Backed by the strength of Google, Play Protect brings control to your fingertips while giving guidance along the way. Together, we lay out the ideal security blanket for your mobile device. Consider yourself covered.
The security system that never sleeps
Google Play Protect continuously works to keep your device, data and apps safe. It actively scans your device and is constantly improving to make sure you have the latest in mobile security. Your device is automatically scanned around the clock, so you can rest easy.
Keeping an eye on your mobilesecurity so you don’t have to
Control within reach, even if your device isn’t
If you’ve misplaced your device, just take a breath. Find My Device has your back. You can locate your device by signing into your Google account, or even call it directly from your browser. Lock your phone remotely or display a message on the lock screen, so if someone finds it they know who to contact. If you’re convinced it’s lost for good you can erase all your data. Crisis averted.
50 billion apps scanned a day makes life a little easier
All Android apps undergo rigorous security testing before appearing in the Google Play Store. We vet every app developer in Google Play and suspend those who violate our policies. So even before you download an app, you know it’s been checked and approved. Then, Play Protect scans billions of apps daily to make sure everything remains spot on.
Surf on the safe side
With Safe Browsing protection in Chrome, you can browse with confidence. If you visit a site that's acting out of line, you'll be warned and taken back to safety.
Tips for staying safe
First, make sure you’re downloading all apps from trusted sources like the Google Play Store. Google Play Protect, which scans all apps for malware before and after you install them, is automatically enabled on your device. To see more about Play Protect:
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Open your device’s Google Play Store app
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Tap Menu
> Play Protect icon 
For more information, visit the Help Center.
There are several ways to prevent anyone other than you from using your device.
First, set a screen lock. If your device falls into the wrong hands while you have a screen lock set, it can’t be used unless your screen is unlocked. Next, add your Google account on your device. That way if your device is stolen and wiped, the bad guys can’t factory reset your device.
For more information, visit the Help Center.
If your device has been lost, simply use Find My Device to locate, ring, lock or erase it.
For more information, visit the Help Center.
You can help protect your device by updating your security settings. If you’re not familiar with the Settings app, it’s easy to hop in and start exploring. Here’s how:
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Scroll down to Security and select it to manage settings ranging from screen security to encryption to device administration.
For more information on each individual setting, visit the Help Center.
Nexus and some of the newer Android devices receive monthly security updates. You can find when the last security update was released by following these steps.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Scroll to the bottom and touch About phone or About tablet > Android security patch level.
- The date displayed is when the last security update was released.
For more information on how to check the version of Android you’re running, visit the Help Center.
