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Tom Pritchard

Android 16's upcoming feature could wreak havoc on your phone's fast charging

Android 16 logo on a samsung galaxy smartphone.

Google has been making a big push to improve Android security over the past few years. With that in mind, Android 16 features a new "Advanced Protection" menu, offering various security features to enhance your phone's security. That includes "USB Protection," which is expected to arrive later this year.

Unfortunately, USB Protection may come with a slight drawback. According to Mishaal Rahman at Android Authority, having USB Protection enabled is going to stop your phone from fast charging unless you unlock your phone first.

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