This sounds like a pretty annoying process:
With the new “advanced flow” setting, users will be able to go through a one-time process to disable these additional protections while still helping to prevent scams.
The process begins by enabling developer mode in Android’s system settings, a step designed to prevent any accidental triggers or “one-tap” bypasses that bad actors often use in high-pressure scams. Google notes that scammers tend to exploit fear to create a sense of urgency in their victims, using tactics like threats of financial ruin, legal trouble, or harm to a loved one. They also often stay on the phone with the victim and guide them through the process of disabling security protections on their device.
After enabling developer mode, there’s a quick check designed to make sure that no one is coaching the user to turn off their security protections. Users will then restart their phone and reauthenticate, a process that cuts off any remote access or active phone calls that a scammer may be using to watch what their potential victim is doing.
After a one-time, one-day protective waiting period, users will be able to confirm it’s really them who is making the change.
But I suppose it's better than nothing. Not like we are the owners of our devices or anything...
also: #1457606
aw, rats. i missed that.