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- Android 17's 'Network notifications' feature alerts users when connecting to unencrypted networks or those recording device/SIM IDs to prevent data breaches.
- Enabling this feature involves turning on a slider in Settings under 'Network & internet' > 'Mobile network security'.
- The feature also includes 'Network generation' to block connections to insecure 2G networks vulnerable to spoofing attacks.