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 Advanced Protection Mode in Android 17 Beta 2. If you have Advanced Protection enabled on your device running the latest Android 17 beta, you’ll now face a restriction that prevents certain apps from using the AccessibilityService API, thereby restricting their functionality. We first discovered the change last month, but can now confirm it’s rolling out widely.
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