Android 17 Restricts Non-Accessibility Apps from Using Accessibility API

Google is testing a new security feature in the Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that restricts certain apps from accessing the accessibility services API. This update, part of Android 17 Beta 2, aims to enhance device security. AAPM, introduced in Android 16, places devices in a more secure state by enforcing stricter rules for app permissions.

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