Google improved security in it’s new android lollipop version.Lollipop version is built with a guest user mode which enables you to share your phone to your friend or family or just any one without thinking about your phone’s data security.You can create multiple user accounts in one phone.You can log in to your phone in multiple account or in guest mode.In either case, no one will be able to access any of your stuff.And you can use Android Smart Lock to secure your phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like your wearable or even your car.

Key Features of Android Lollipop Security:

Ø New devices come with encryption automatically turned on to help protect data on lost or stolen devices.

Ø Multiple user accounts access. If you forget your phone, you still can call any of your friends (or access any of your messages, photos etc.) by simply logging into another Android phone running Lollipop. Also perfect for families who want to share a phone, but not their stuff.

Ø Guest user access for phone and tablets. You can lend your device and not your staff.

Ø Android Smart Lock to secure your phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like your wearable or even your car.

Ø SELinux enforcing for all applications means even better protection against vulnerabilities and malware.

Ø Use Android Smart Lock to secure your phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like your wearable or even your car.

Ø Screen pinning: pin your screen so another user can access just that content without messing with your other stuff.


Compare with Android Kitkat 4.4 Android Lollipop 5.0 has much improved security in multiple user access.

Since I am waiting for new update in my MOTO E device and I will write my experience with Android Lollipop in future post, so let me know in comment box your experience in security improvement of Lollipop.

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