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.