Android Phones Reboot After 3 Days Locked

Google has quietly rolled out a new Android security feature that automatically reboots phones after three days of being locked, aiming to boost security. However, not everyone’s convinced it’s the right move.

A Silent but Significant Update

The change arrived as part of the mid-April update to Google Play services (version 25.14), listed under “Security & Privacy” in the official Google System Release Notes. The wording is brief but telling: “Enables a future optional security feature, which will automatically restart your device if locked for 3 consecutive days.”