Android Privacy Checklist


1. Set passcode: Settings > Security > Screen Lock. 6+-digit PIN or
   alphanum. passcode.

2. Device encryption: Settings > Security > Encrypt Device

3. Disable cloud-based backup: Settings > Backup & Reset. Switch OFF
   "Back up my data". (Instead, back-up to own PC.)

4. NO Gmail/Google account sign-in, but if unavoidable, make
   following Google settings:

   * Prevent password uploads: Google Settings > Smart Lock for
     Passwords. Switch OFF.

   * Opt-out of ad tracking: Google Settings > Ads. Switch ON "Opt
     out of interest-based ads".

   * Restrict Google Now: Google Settings > Search & Now > Voice >
     "OK Google" Detection. Switch ON "From the Google app", others
     OFF.

     OR turn off Google Now: Google Settings > Search & Now >
     Accounts & Privacy. Sign out from Google account.

5. Turn off location and location history: Settings >
   Location. Switch OFF, switch OFF "Google Location History", delete
   location history.

6. Lower sleep timeout: Settings > Display > Sleep. Set inactivity
   timeout to 30 seconds or less.

7. Set auto-lock: Settings > Security. Set "Automatically Lock" to
   "Immediately".

8. Enable device erase: Settings > Security. Switch ON "Automatically
   Wipe" (screen lock must be enabled).

9. Limit lock screen notifications: Settings > Sound &
   Notifications. Set "When device is locked" to "Hide sensitive
   notification content".

10. Prevent installation of unauthorized apps (necessary?): Settings
    > Security. Switch OFF "Unknown sources".

11. Apply Android updates (periodically): Settings > About phone >
    System updates.


Source: For privacy and security, change these Android settings right
	now. 2016-08-22. ZDNet. <https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/android-phone-tablet-privacy-security-settings/>
	accessed 2018-07-06.


2018-07-06