Google’s own security tips for your Android phone – Total Computer

You probably heard the horror stories: an app that has stolen someone’s credit card information, a lost or stolen phone with hundreds of important photos on it. Read also:. 5 tips to protect your Android smartphone

But do you really have to worry. Android is really so scary not – you can do a lot to protect your Android phone against unsavory apps and people before you go there along the street

Google’s security chief engineer for Android, Adrian Ludwig, a. useful guide compiled with simple things you can do to protect your Android device from malware, theft and everything in between.

Tips to protect your Android device

your device to keep it as safe as possible, you should use your common sense. Let your phone unattended in public places and do not give it to people you do not trust. But you can also use the following Android functions. We also have links to sources of additional information added and Google

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Not all Android devices have settings in the same place, so if you can not find anything exactly, you must look for something similar. You can also follow the links to the support page of your manufacturer to learn how to navigate the settings of your device.

Four things you can do right away

Set screen lock
Protect your device by setting a screen lock with a PIN, password or pattern. Whenever you need to unlock your device or your device screen turn on. Go to Settings & gt; Security & gt; Screen security & gt; Screen lock .

Set SmartLock so that your device is unlocked automatically.

You can also choose to automatically unlock your device when you have it with you, with Smart Lock for Android.

Make sure your data geback- upt is
Backups make it easier to restore your information if your device and apps chalk, stolen or damaged. You can learn here how data such as photos, WiFi passwords, and music can backup or look here for an app to do these things.

Encrypt your device
> Encryption helps to protect your data if you lose your device. Nexus Nexus 6- and 9-standard devices are encrypted. If your Android device to Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) or higher, you can encrypt the data on your device in Settings & gt; Security & gt; Encryption or follow these instructions (English) of Greenbot.

Turn off two-step verification for your Google Account
This will protect your account with both a password and a code from your phone. This additional protective layer on top of your password protects you in case someone has your password.