Android Hardening Guide
This guide provides basic instructions to help improve the security and privacy settings on Android devices. Since Android comes in many variants with different user interfaces depending on the manufacturer, some steps may vary slightly from what is outlined here. While this guide aims to cover fundamental practices, it serves only as a general reference and may require adjustments based on your specific device's features and settings.
Settings > Google >
• Find My Device > Use Find My Device = TOGGLE ON
• Manage your Google Account > Security > 2-Step Verification > ENABLE by following instructions
• Manage your Google Account > Data and privacy = PAUSE or DISABLE ALL tracking
• All services > Ads = Delete or Reset advertising ID
• All services > Autofill > Autofill with Google > Use Autofill with Google = TOGGLE OFF
Settings > Security & Privacy >
• More Security Settings > Network Protection > Wi-Fi Security = TOGGLE ON
• More Security Settings > Secure Folder > Select Folder
• Privacy > Permission Manager > Verify apps you want to access each service
• Device Lock > Change your desired Screen lock type
Play Store > Profile picture > Play Protect > select gear icon > General >
• Scan apps = TOGGLE ON
• Improve detection = TOGGLE ON for security or TOGGLE OFF for privacy