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You do not need to be a technical specialist to keep your phone safe. You just have to know where to tap. From sneaky, data-hungry apps to unseen settings that leakes sensitive information, your iPhone or Android device may be more exposed than you feel.
Good news? Creating just a few twice for your settings can promote your privacy immediately, reduce tracking and give you more control over your digital life.
There are five safety-boosting settings that you can do today (want) start today. No complex app or tool is required. Just smart, built-in features that protect your information from behind the curtain.
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Is your phone hack? How to tell and what to do
A woman updates her settings on her smartphone (Kurt “Cybergui” Notson)
The article is based on the trials conducted using the iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18.5 and a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is ultra with a UI 7.0 on Android 15. Results and instructions may vary depending on your device model and software version.
1. Limit advertising tracking
Because your phone should not sell your behavior
Apps love your data, especially when it helps them target advertisements. On iPhone and Android, apps can track what you do on other apps and websites until you otherwise say. What to see here:
Once you find something, you keep watching the same strangely specific advertisements. Or you download a game, and suddenly advertisement knows your location, interests and habits.
How to stop trekking here:
On iphone:
setting , Privacy & Security , Track → Togal off “Allow request to track apps.”
Allow apps to request to track “to tolerate” on iPhone “ (Kurt “Cybergui” Notson)
On Android:
SEttings may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
setting , Google , All services , ADS → Close “Advertisement privatization “ Or choose “Remove advertising ID” For more secrecy.
This will not block all advertisements, but it prevents apps from tracking your activity.
“Remove advertising ID” for more privacy on Android (Kurt “Cybergui” Notson)
2. Stop lock screen preview
Because anyone can see your texts, even when your phone is off
By default, many phones show messages on the lock screen. It seems convenient, unless someone sees your two-factor authentication code, personal message or bank alert on your shoulder.
You would like to change it:
- You leave your phone face-up to work
- You use SMS for 2fa
- You have seen someone “carelessly” on your lock screen
Here is how to hide those previews:
On iphone:
setting , Notification , show Preview To set → “When unlocked.”
On Android:
SEttings may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone
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Settings> Notification> Lock Screen Notification → choose “Hide the content” Or, on some Android phones, it can say that “Don’t show sensitive material” (Which hides the message on the lock screen like preview).
You will still get an alert, but what is private inside.
3. Audit app permissions
Because that flashlight does not need your location
Over time, the app can quietly collect more permissions than the need to reach your camera, microphone, contacts or even without looking at the location. If you can give far away:
- An app that you barely use, still the mic access
- You have never seen which apps can track your location
- You have only one app since 2017 and never reviewed them
Here’s how to review the apps and cancel it:
On iphone:
setting , Privacy & Security → Tap location services, Quarrel, MicrophoneEtc. to see if the app is the use.
On Android:
SEttings may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone
setting , security and privacy , More privacy settings , Permission manager → review permissions By category.
Cancel anything that is not understood. Your phone will still work well.
A man typing on a smartphone. (Istock)
4. Keep Bluetooth closed when not in use
Because hackers love an open connection
Bluetooth is very good for headphones and smartwatches, but it is also a known entry point for cyber criminal, which is for siphon data using “bluznarfing” or other attacks. If the risk increases:
- You leave Bluetooth at 24/7
- You connect with a public or rental car Bluetooth system
- You do not recognize every device connected to your phone
Here is a quick improvement:
Swipe down from the top right of your screen to access your screen Control center (iPhone) or quick settings (Android), and togle Bluetooth off (A blue style “B” symbol who takes shape from two angular runs, “” “vertically joined) When not in use. When it comes to opening the channel, it is less.
5. Enable automatic software updates
Because old phones are hackers magnets
Software updates do not only bring new features; They patch significant weaknesses that hackers rely to break into the phone.
red flags:
- Keep hitting “remind me later” on the update
- Your phone back is more than one version
- If you are on auto-updates, you have never checked
Here’s how to turn it on and forget it:
On iphone:
setting , General , Software update , Automatic update → enable Both togles.
On Android:
SEttings may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone
setting , Software update , Download automatically Or Auto-install update (Can vary by device)
One of the simplest, strongest defense you can set.
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Kurt’s major takeaways
To take phone safety seriously you do not need tinfoil hat, just how your device behaves for some quick changes. Small things, such as hiding the message preview, checking the app permissions and disabled Bluetooth can bring a big change in keeping your personal information safe. And, remember, the phone safety is not a once deal. Be curious, update your software and check your settings from time to time, like you will be with your bank or email accounts.
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