Pixel’s Security & privacy showing erroneous ‘Add a screen lock’ alert

If checking the Pixel’s Security & privacy menu returns a “Google Account may be at risk” alert encouraging you to “Add a screen lock,” you’re not alone immediately.

Appearing underneath “Google Security Checkup,” the total Pixel warning explains how: “A screen lock protects the personal info on your phone, especially if your phone gets lost or stolen.” 

In our case (throughout two separate Google Accounts), no telephones are with out a passcode or fingerprint authentication. Going to the total Security Checkup web page (after tapping “Take Action”) solely identifies the affected cellphone as “Android,” with Google often offering specifics right here. 

Not all Google Accounts we checked immediately present this warning. The closest system that involves thoughts that’s signed in to each accounts is a Chromecast with Google TV. Of course, that’s not a cellphone, and Google must be good sufficient to disregard that kind issue.

The “Learn how” hyperlink simply sends you to a generic “Set screen lock on an Android device” help article that’s not particular to Pixel.

The overflow menu gives “Already have a screen lock?” however that simply returns: “If you added a screen lock today, it may take a few hours for that change to show here.” Dismiss, or tapping the ‘x’ within the Security & privacy card is obtainable, however the yellow exclamation mark stays.

Google will presumably acknowledge the error, and take away the warning on its finish to forestall any additional concern.

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