Google’s fix for the worst part of setting up a new Android phone is actually working

• The Restore Credentials API addresses the frustration of being logged out of apps when switching Android devices. • By implementing this API to transfer login tokens silently, Uber estimates it will eliminate 4 million manual logins annually for its users. • While Uber is a prime example, more developers need to adopt this API for Android to fully rival the seamless restore experience of iPhones.

Last year, Google introduced the Restore Credentials API within Android’s Credential Manager, aiming to solve one of the most significant friction points of switching phones: Getting logged out of all your apps. A year later, Google has shared an update on how this has progressed, and this small change has helped Uber reduce manual logins by an estimated 4 million logins per year!

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