Amidst the previous and current changes that Google Play Protect is expected to feature, there is a rumor that users of Android based devices will be able to click on a button to suspend Play Protect’s protection for a while. This development is initiated due to the often excessive behavior of the security system, which can bar the users from downloading the infallible applications from the sources other than Google Play Store.
Google Play Protect is an internal security system of Android smartphones created to detect possible safety threats in applications before and after the download. Despite being very fundamental in safeguarding the gadgets from malicious apps, it sometimes over punishing itself be overbearing and prevent users from installing apps from the third parties’ app stores.
The Current Workaround and Its Risks
At the moment, the only possibility to download applications from the sources other than the Play Market is to turn off Google Play Protect totally. But this solution is not without its dangers also. In the event the user fails to turn on the protection again after downloading the specific app desired, then the particular device is exposed to security risks.
This is especially important because a new ‘pause’ feature should be designed to solve this problem, giving the client a temporary relief that regresses to the basic levels of protection after a certain time.
How the Pause Feature Works
In different studies conducted using the code inspection of the getVersionName() and getVersionCode() methods of the Play Store at its version 43.4.23-31, it has emerged that Google Play Protect will shortly feature what has been described as a ‘pause’ feature when people try to disable the protection. This feature will enable the users to put Google Play Protect on hold for one day and it automatically resumes on the next day.
It will mean that users who opt for apps from third-party sellers, will be able to do it without apprehension about their neglect to turn Google Play Protect on again, meaning they shall be minimizing the vulnerability of their devices to malware attacks.
Prioritizing User Safety
With the addition of the pause feature, however, Google Play Protect will remain the safer option. When the users try in vain to pause or stop the protection, a warning message will show them that such messages might be scams.
This has the usefulness of reminding the users to only grant access when there is a particular need to do it. The message as a carrier plays the role of a shield that prevents users from downloading applications from third-party sources unprotected against threats.
A Balanced Approach to Security and Convenience
The soon to be introduced pause feature in Google Play Protect is a proper balance between device protection and user experience. So, creating a confusing and complicated, but still temporary loophole to download apps from trusted third-party markets, Google recognizes the demand for the openness of the Android platform, while at the same time trying to protect Android users from potential threats.
The continuous activation of Google Play Protect even after one day allows users’ devices not to stay unprotected for a long time. On this note, this clever implementation has been identified to balance between availing wider applicability to a myriad of supplementary apps and strongly fortifying the security system.
The Importance of User Awareness
The only improvement in Google Play Protect is a pause feature but users should be more cautious about it. Those who use Android based devices must be very cautious when sourcing applications from third-party app stores or direct developers, because these applications don’t go through some of the checks as those ones that can be found in Google Play Store.
People should only install apps from sources they trust and must always be careful with permissions which they allow in the applications. It is crucial therefore for users to be proactive and keen in order to fully enjoy and benefit from the new addition to the application interface – the pause feature – while at the same time keep devices safe from attackers.
Final Thought
For the time being while waiting for Google Play Protect to release the pause feature there is no doubt that Google is determined to look for new ways that will improve the utility of Android user interface while also striving to implement the highest levels of security measures.
This upcoming addition to Google Play Protect is one among the ways in which the tech mogul keeps enhancing the variety of its offerings for the users. As the Android grows, there will be more features in line with enabling users yet protecting their devices from ever increasing risk of vulnerabilities.
