
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Android 17 Beta 2 now enables a stricter Advanced Protection feature we previously spotted in development.
- When the mode is enabled, Android blocks apps that aren’t classified as accessibility tools from accessing the AccessibilityService API.
- This means apps like automation tools, launchers, or customization apps that rely on the API will lose functionality when Advanced Protection is turned on.
Google has quietly rolled out a new security measure tied to…

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