A new feature for Android developers aims to remedy this annoyance.
The functionality should significantly shorten the time required to set up a new phone or tablet.
Developers can find the API using the Credential Manager Jetpack library.
Keys are secured with end-to-end encryption and utilize the same server backend as FIDO-based passkeys.
Although Restore Credentials supports older Android versions, its release coincides with theintroductionof Android 16’s first developer preview.
The debut build includes new features for the photo picker, Health Connect API, and privacy sandbox.
The decision could dramatically impact the tech landscape if Google loses its appeal in the ongoing court battle.
