Two New Chrome Flags: Block Screenshots and Warn You at Startup

Google keeps adding hidden switches to Chrome through its chrome://flags page. Two new ones just landed, and both are aimed at managed work and school accounts. One adds a startup warning about missing device permissions. The other tightens screenshot blocking on Android. Here is what each flag does and how to find it.

A Startup Warning for Missing Permissions

The first flag is called Startup Enterprise Signals Disclaimer. When your account is managed by a company or school, Chrome can collect “device signals,” which are basic facts about your computer used for security checks. If that permission is missing, this flag shows a short disclaimer when Chrome starts so managed users know about it.

Stronger Screenshot Blocking on Android

The second flag is Enable unified screenshot protection controller on Android. Right now, Chrome on Android only blocks screenshots in Incognito mode. This flag turns on a new system that can also block screenshots on normal pages, but only when a device admin decides to turn that on. Personal phones without a work or school account are not affected.

Neither flag changes anything for a regular home user out of the box. They exist mostly for people on managed devices.

How to Open Chrome Flags

Note: Flags are experimental features and can make Chrome unstable. If Chrome behaves unexpectedly after enabling a flag, return to chrome://flags and click Reset all.

1. Open Chrome.
2. Type chrome://flags in the address bar and press Enter.
3. Use the Search flags box at the top to find a flag by name.
4. Click the dropdown next to a flag and pick Enabled or Disabled.
5. Click the Relaunch button at the bottom to apply the change.

Good to Know

• These flags may not appear in your version yet. They roll out over time, so check Chrome Canary or a newer build if you do not see them.
• On a managed device, your admin controls many settings. A flag you turn on may be overridden by company policy.
• The screenshot flag only affects Android. You will not find it on a desktop or Chromebook.

The Bottom Line

Both of these new flags are built for managed work and school accounts, not personal browsing. The Startup Enterprise Signals Disclaimer warns managed users about a missing permission, and the unified screenshot protection flag lets admins block screenshots beyond Incognito on Android. If you run a personal Chrome profile, you can safely leave them alone.