Android includes several security features to prevent unauthorized use of devices. However, Google has long allowed a specific feature on its Pixel devices that could pose a security risk. This feature lets users access the Quick Settings panel—even when the screen is locked. From there, users can toggle mobile data, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth without unlocking the phone. While convenient for legitimate users, this also means that someone who has stolen a device could potentially disable these connections to make tracking more difficult. Google is now addressing this potential vulnerability. According to Mishaal Rahman, a tech reporter, Google is testing a new security measure in the development version of Android 17. The latest build, number 2609 of Android Canary—a test version meant for developers—includes an option called "Require Unlock for Quick Settings." This setting, which is disabled by default, would require users to unlock their Pixel device before they can change Wi-Fi, mobile data, Bluetooth, or Airplane Mode settings. However, features like the flashlight or alarm, which users might want to access quickly, remain available without unlocking. This new feature brings Google’s Pixel devices in line with other Android manufacturers, who have long offered similar settings to prevent unauthorized access to key functions. While the build 2609 is currently available on recent Pixel models, it is not supported on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, which have been removed from the list of compatible devices. Two exceptions remain: the Pixel 9a will get the feature later, and the Pixel 11 will have to wait for a future update. Android Canary is not intended for everyday users. It is primarily used by developers and tech enthusiasts eager to test new features, though these versions are often more unstable than official beta releases. As a result, it is not recommended to install Android Canary on a device you use daily. It remains unclear when—or if—this new security feature will be included in a stable, widely released Android update.