Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android AuthorityAndroid 16’s Advanced Protection is getting new useful features.We’ve discovered an under-development interface that will list all the apps that are aware of Advanced Protection being turned on.Besides Google apps, the feature will also include third-party apps that can access the state of Advanced Protection.With the rollout of Android 16 earlier this year, Google introduced an “Advanced Protection” mode that enables high-security features on Android devices. It prevents any apps from being sideloaded onto your phone, blocks USB access, and disables insecure connections to fend off risks of data theft or malware attacks. At the time of its launch, Google detailed how system apps would be able to leverage the mode and activate any lockdown features needed to prevent unauthorized access, noting that third-party apps would also be able to use the functionality. Now, Google appears to be testing a new interface for Advanced Protection, which will allow users to identify which apps know when the feature is enabled. Authority Insights You're reading an Authority Insights story. Subscribe to our new Authority Insights newsletter for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else.sign up now By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. We recently learned that Google is testing a new option in Settings > Security and privacy > Advanced protection, which will list all the apps that can check whether the feature is turned on. The code hinting at this functionality went live with version 25.33.32 beta of the Google Play Services, but it isn’t available yet. However, we were able to tinker our way through to activating it.