{"id":10168,"date":"2026-06-03T10:45:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberawareness.sk\/?page_id=10168"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:54:45","slug":"android-zabezpecenie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyberawareness.sk\/en\/android-zabezpecenie\/","title":{"rendered":"Android security"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Android security<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We bring you a step-by-step guide to help you set up security features on your Android operating system to protect your device and privacy. With our recommendations, you'll gain control over your digital security and privacy without the hassle or need to purchase additional software.<\/p>

The instructions are applicable to devices running Android 13 (and later). Some steps may not apply to older versions of the operating system. Some Android devices from different manufacturers may have slightly different settings locations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Turn off Location History<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Turning off Location History on Android has several benefits, such as improving privacy, security, and limiting user tracking by Google and other apps. This measure also prevents unwanted tracking and misuse of personal data.<\/p>

Settings \u2192 Google \u2192 Manage Google Account \u2192 Data & Privacy \u2192<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Activity (section)<\/em>\u00a0\u2192 Timeline \u2192 Turn off<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Turn off your web activity history\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Turning off your web activity history prevents your online activity from being tracked and misused, reducing the risk of data leaks and attacks. It also improves your online security by minimizing the amount of data and information stored about you.<\/p>

Settings \u2192 Google \u2192 Manage Google Account \u2192 Data & Privacy \u2192<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Activity (section)<\/em>\u00a0\u2192 Web & App Activity \u2192 Turn off<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Two-factor authentication for Google Account<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Two-factor authentication (2FA) for Android Google Account increases security by requiring two factors to verify the user's identity, such as a password and an app-generated code. This system provides protection against hacking, phishing, and other types of attacks. Overall, it provides an additional layer of protection and increases the security of your Google Account.<\/p>

Settings \u2192 Google \u2192 Manage your Google Account \u2192 Security and sign-in \u2192 2-Step Verification <\/em><\/strong>\u2192<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Select a verification method<\/em>\u00a0\u2192<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Turn on 2-step verification<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Screen lock settings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Setting a screen lock PIN on your Android device ensures that only authorized individuals can access your data and applications. Without a PIN, strangers or unauthorized persons could access your personal details and sensitive information, potentially leading to data misuse. A PIN also helps protect your data in the event that your device is lost or stolen.<\/p>

Settings \u2192 Security \u2192 Fingerprints, face recognition, and screen lock \u2192 PIN\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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App Permission Control on Android improves user security and privacy, protects personal data, prevents unauthorized access to features such as camera, microphone, SMS, and location, prevents malware attacks, and ensures that an app only has access to necessary parts of the device. Users should regularly review app permissions and limit their access to unnecessary features. Therefore, we recommend that users grant camera, microphone, SMS, and location permissions only to apps they trust.<\/p>

Settings \u2192 Application \u2192<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Select an app<\/em>\u00a0\u2192 App permissions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Some Android applications require special access, such as the\u00a0ability to display through other apps<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0modify system settings.<\/em><\/strong>It is important to exercise caution when granting these permissions, as they can pose risks to user security and privacy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Accessibility app permissions allow apps to access content and control your device using gestures and voice commands. These permissions are intended to help users with disabilities or temporary limitations interact with your device. However, some apps can abuse these permissions to gain control over your device and compromise your privacy and security. Therefore, it is important to review the permissions of apps you don't trust and only download apps from trusted sources.<\/p>

You can check which apps have access to accessibility services in\u00a0Settings \u2192 Accessibility<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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6. Change DNS to Cloudflare<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When you set up DNS to Cloudflare for Android, you can get enhanced security and privacy by blocking access to dangerous websites, protecting against phishing, and other online threats. Cloudflare DNS has a global network of servers that provide fast and reliable DNS resolution, which can help improve the performance of your internet connection. Cloudflare does not use any permanent records that store users' IP addresses.<\/p>

Settings \u2192 More connection options \u2192 Private DNS \u2192 Private DNS provider hostname \u2192<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Enter<\/em> 1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and then select<\/em>\u00a0Save<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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7. Update your system<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Updating your operating system is crucial for the security and data protection of your Android device. The latest versions of Android contain fixes for security bugs and vulnerabilities. To get information about new versions and security updates for your device, you can visit the official\u00a0Android Security Bulletin page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

Settings \u2192 System \u2192 System update \u2192 Check for updates or<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or<\/em>\u00a0Download and install<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It is also important to keep your installed apps updated. You can turn on automatic app updates as follows:\u00a0Play Store App \u2192<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Click on your profile icon in the top right<\/em>\u00a0\u2192 Settings \u2192 Network settings \u2192 Automatic app updates<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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