Key points:
- Android 14 introduces advanced cellular security measures, becoming the first OS to do so.
- 2G support can now be disabled in managed devices to counter security vulnerabilities associated with false base stations and downgrading attacks.
- A new feature disables support for null-ciphered cellular connections, enhancing communication privacy.
- Android 12 had already introduced a modem-level 2G disabling feature for Pixel 6 and other Android devices.
- Android’s efforts to enhance cellular security encompass collaborations with internal teams, academic groups, and industry standards bodies.
I would say there is. Many providers are disabling 3G nowadays and 5G is not available for all yet, so your phone essentially uses 2G and 4G. Now, imagine disabling 2G and calling someone on a moving vehicle…