How to Block Scam Attempts on Android 16 with Advanced Protection

Enabling Advanced Protection on Android 16

• ⚙️ To block scam attempts on Android 16, you need to enable Advanced Protection Mode within your device settings.
• 🔒 Navigate to Settings, then scroll to Security & Privacy.
• 🛡️ Locate the Advanced Protection section and find the Device Protection option.
• ✅ Toggle Device Protection on and confirm by pressing the Turn On button.
• 🔄 A device restart may be required to complete the activation; you can choose to Restart Now or Restart Later.

Essential Security Tips

• 🚫 Never interact with texts or calls that appear suspicious or are from unknown numbers.
• 🔕 To further reduce spam and protect your data, block suspicious numbers directly from your device.