How to make your Android mobile phone secure
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| Secure your phone |
Nowadays, the number of people who do not use mobile phones is much less. Now as the number of mobiles is increasing, the possibility of mobile data leak or mobile hacking is also increasing.
So now the biggest question is how to make mobile safe. Now the big thing is that your mobile phone can never be 100% secure. As more than 60% of people use mobile devices. As per the statistics data, over 70% of mobile users globally use Android.
If you are not protecting your Android devices, your entire data is at risk.
Here are some ways you can make your mobile 60%-70% secure-
1. Phone lock: Here you can use Password type lock (Use Special Characters- @, #, A, a, 1 etc) or PIN type lock.
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| Lock Screen |
2. Use VPN: Use VPN for Internet browsing.
Steps: Go to setting > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
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| VPN |
3. Use two factor verifications: Use two step verifications in WhatsApp, Google, Facebook Etc.
Steps: Go to setting > Google Account > Security > Sign-in in to Google > 2-Step Verification > Get Started.
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| 2 step verification |
4. Use only Google play store for downloading Apps: Google play store has only
verified Apps from Google, So it’s a bit safe.
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| Google play store |
5. Use Secure Folder options.
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| Secure Folder |
6. Use Truecaller App(Premium version).
Steps: Go to Google play store > Search Truecaller > Install > Enter your mobile number > Ok.
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| Truecaller |
7. Use Total Protection Software: Use total protection software in your mobile phone.
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| Total security |
8. Don’t use unknown wi-fi or Bluetooth: If you use an unknown connection then your mobile likely to be hacked.
9. Use “Find My Device” feature.
Steps: Setting > Google > Security > Find My Device > On.
10. Don’t allow the permission
to auto download third-party Apps.
Steps: Go to setting > Apps > App permission.
11. Use Android Smart Lock
Feature.
Steps: Go to setting > Lock Screen > Smart Lock.
12. Browse any think with “New
Incognito Window”.
Steps: Go to Chrome > 3 Dots > New Incognito tab.
13. Use Face lock and Biometric
tools.
Steps: Go to setting > Lock Screen > Smart lock.
14. Block all type of
notification and permissions.
Steps: Go to Setting > Notification.
15. Always Update you Android
device.
Steps: Go to Setting > Software Update > Download & Install.
16. Don’t save your mobile
password, banking codes, ATM No. etc in your mobile phone.
Steps: Go to setting > Security > Install unknown apps.
20. Use Apps lock.
Steps: Go to setting > Lock Screen > Lock and mask apps > App lock type, Locked apps.
21. Backups are essential.
Steps: Go to Setting > Account & Backup > Backup & Restore > Back up data.
Conclusion
Android mobile phones are an easy target for hackers. so, it is not
possible to make the Android phone 100% secure. You can secure 60%-70% by
following the above steps. As hackers keep targeting smartphones with the
latest techniques, it is vital to stay updated about best practices from a
security standpoint. The modifications and security best practices listed above
will help you improve Android security and privacy. These tips will not only
make Android more secure but also keep your device fast & upto date. You now
will also be able to access restricted content on the internet.
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