How to make Android as secure as possible

Mobile security is a big deal, and now more than ever. Most of us we spend many hours every day on our phones.

Here's how you can keep your phone .

Turn on identity two to your Google Account

A secure Android phone starts with one in Google, because that's where all your synced data is stored - and the more Google services you use, the more important this step is.

If you haven't already, start by enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Google Account. There are many options. A simple text, which is inherently the least secure of all 2FA methods, is still better than nothing.

You can find Google 2FA settings at my account > 2-step verification (and you should of course log in).

Also, while playing in your Google Account settings, it might be a good idea to go ahead and run a security check. This allows you to add or modify retrieved phone numbers or email addresses, check for recent security incidents, see which other devices are connected (and remove them if necessary), and more.

Use a secure lock screen

If you do not use a lock screen, it's time to do so. This is the first line of defense for the security of your phone.

While the process differs slightly between Android apps and various other developers with similar apps, the general setting is in Settings> Security> Screen Lock. Like I said, the details may differ slightly here.

And don't forget to add your fingerprint if your phone has a scanner.

Make sure your phone is turned on

If you lose your phone you will have a little fun, so you may want a way to monitor it and at worst delete it remotely if there is no chance of getting it back.

Google has a tracking system for Android phones. It's called "Finding My Phone" and it will  must be enabled by default on all modern Android phones. To see if it really is go to Settings> Google> Security> Find My Phone.

If your phone is ever lost or stolen, you can view it from the nearest program s. Search on Google ” Finding my phone ”To locate the lost device.

Disable "Unknown Sources" and developer mode

If you've played with your phone in the past, you may have enabled something called "Unknown Sources" (or "Install Unknown Apps" on newer versions of Android). This setting allows you to install non-Google Play Store apps - in a process called "sideloading".

To improve security, you should disable this feature. On versions of Android prior to Oreo (8.0), you can easily do this from Settings > Security > Unknown sources. In Oreo (8.0) and Pie (9.0) versions you should disable this feature per , and you can find all the ones that have access to the feature from Settings > Apps > Special access > Install unknown apps.

Similarly, if you have ever activated the Developer Mode for any reason, and you do not use it, go ahead and turn it off, from Settings> Select Developer and drag the switch at the top to the off position.

What Google does to make sure your phone is secure

Not only is it your responsibility to make sure your phone is secure, Google is also doing some things to make sure its system is as secure as possible.

Google Play Protect

Since Android 8.0 (Oreo), Google has released a named Play Protect. It's an always-on cloud-based security system that monitors apps on the Play Store and on your device. Its goal is to avoid malicious applications.

To view Play Protect settings, go to Settings> Google> Security> Play Protect. You can make sure the application is enabled (and should be), as well as enable a scan of sideloading applications.

Encryption on the device

In the early days of Android, encryption did not even exist as an option. Google added it later, though you had to enable it manually. Nowadays, Android is encrypted by default on all modern devices and you can not turn it off.

This means that all sensitive data on your phone is stored encrypted at startup and is not decrypted until you enter your PIN or password.

Keeping your phone safe is not difficult. Take a few minutes to check and activate some settings to rest assured if your phone is lost or ever stolen.

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Written by Anastasis Vasileiadis

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