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Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse
UnknownMar 16, 2026(about 7 hours ago)
Android 17 blocks non-accessibility apps from using the Accessibility API to prevent malware abuse, enhancing security in Android Advanced Protection Mode.
Google is testing a new security feature as part of Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that prevents certain kinds of apps from using the accessibility services API. The change, incorporated in Android 17 Beta 2, was first reported by Android Authority last week. AAPM was introduced by Google in Android 16, released last year. When enabled, it causes the device to enter a heightened
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