Device security is essential for protecting your privacy and data. Top-notch device security involves tweaking built-in features. Protect your devices and data using the strategies in the how-to guides below.
- Protect your device with a passcode, fingerprint, or facial scan for your lock screen.
- Set Auto-Lock for your screen during inactivity.
- Ensure your phone is up to date by enabling auto update.
- Set up “Find My” for lost devices.
- Limit app privacy permissions. Does a grocery app really need to know your location? Applications usually ask for a list of permissions to files, folders, other applications, and data. Don’t blindly approve these permissions. If the permission requests seem unnecessary you can always deny them and enable later if need be.
- Report lost device