@zygerboy @Dvd
I completely get where you all are coming from. The power-off verification feature had a lot of potential, but the way it’s implemented right now feels incomplete, useless and almost stupid… If it only works when the phone is locked, then it’s basically useless in a real theft scenario where the phone is already in use and unlocked. What’s the point if a thief can just hold the power button and shut it down anyway? That’s a huge loophole.
And yes, I know some are saying, “It’s not a bug, it’s working as intended.” But that’s exactly the problem—it was designed in a way that doesn’t fully protect against theft, making it feel like a half-baked solution. If Nothing really wanted to make this feature useful, they should extend it to prevent shutdowns even when the phone is unlocked, or at the very least, require authentication for force restarts. Otherwise, it’s just another toggle in the settings that gives a false sense of security.
As for the Theft Detection feature—yeah, I’ve tested it too, and let’s be real, it’s not that effective in a real-world scenario. If the thief is quick, or if there’s no internet connection, it’s basically useless. Meanwhile, some old Samsung devices already have a simple but effective power-off lock built-in, no extra settings needed. That’s what we should be aiming for. If Nothing wants to make this feature actually live up to its name, they need to rethink how it works—because right now, it’s more of an illusion of security than an actual anti-theft measure.
I really hope Nothing takes this feedback seriously because if done right, this could be a game-changer. But as it stands, it’s just another checkbox feature that doesn’t do what it’s supposed to…utter useless shite!!
