- Android 16 “Advanced Protection” program expected to block access to “Developer Options” in the future.
- App file analysis of the Android “Google Play services” version v26.25 update confirms the addition of resource code that blocks access to “Developer Options” when “Advanced Protection” is enabled.
- Currently, users can still access “Developer Options” even with “Advanced Protection” turned on.
The “Advanced Protection” program, an Android device and Google account security feature, is being rolled out as part of Android 16.
“Advanced Protection” functions by simultaneously enabling security features across six categories: device safety, apps, network, web, Google Phone app, and messages. The scope of these protections is fluid and updated regularly, primarily through updates to the Android “Google Play services” app. Essentially, new device and account protection measures are being added on an ongoing basis.
It appears that “Advanced Protection” will soon also block access to “Developer Options.” This information was uncovered through our original “App Analysis” content.
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Following an analysis of the app files from the Android “Google Play services” version v26.25 update, released around Monday, June 22, 2026, we confirmed the addition of resource code that blocks access to “Developer Options” when “Advanced Protection” is enabled.
<string name="aapm_developer_options_disabled_summary">Restricts access to developer options</string>
<string name="aapm_developer_options_disabled_title">Blocks developer options</string>While access to “Developer Options” is still currently available even with “Advanced Protection” enabled, this may be restricted in future updates.
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