Android 17 Advanced Protection Locks Accessibility Services to Verified Accessibility Tools

Android 17 Advanced Protection Locks Accessibility Services to Verified Accessibility Tools Ravie LakshmananOct 02, 2026Mobile Security / Android Google has announced a new security measure that limits access to Android's accessibility services to verified applications classified as Accessibility Tools when Advanced Protection is enabled. With malicious Android applications abusing the API serving as the main conduit for malware and financial fraud, the tech giant said the move would block a major attack pathway. Advanced Protection is a security setting that turns on all Android's security features to secure the device against potential threats. "In Android 17, enabling Advanced Protection automatically restricts AccessibilityService access exclusively to verified applications categorized as Accessibility Tools, closing off a major avenue of attack while preserving…