Top 10 ways to make your Android phone more Secure
1. Update Software
Most of the Android users don’t know about what these software updates do so they are not worried of updating their Android phones. But let me tell you it’s like you are moving to a more secure environment for your Android phone same as you move to new wallet if your previous one is damaged by working in a few months.
There are many manufacturers, carriers and developers who are constantly making updates with enhanced features to make your Android phone more secure.
For checking update on your Android go to Settings>>About Phone>>System Updates.
2. Install Anti-virus Application
Google play store provides hundreds of antivirus apps for your Android devices. You can download and install it to make you Android more secure but the point is which antivirus application you should choose out of these.
There are some well established and trusted companies like Avast, Norton, AVG, BitDefender and trendMicro.
In recently two years the two top antiviruses’ apps comes Lookout and trustGo.
3. Set up lock Screen
After setting up your initial configuration of Android it is also important to set a screen lock. It could be anything PIN/password/pattern. If you choose pattern lock then to avoid behind your shoulder attack you can make it invisible and also make sure to wipe it after drawing the pattern because sometimes you can leave smudge behind that gives your pattern.
To do this goes to Setting>> Security>> Screen Lock respectively.
4. Use legitimate app stores for app installation
When you are downloading any application do so from legitimate app stores, some major manufacturers are like Google, Amazon, Samsung etc.
These are authorized and trusted marketplaces that have potential to scan fraudulent programs.
5. Turn off Hotspot and Bluetooth services when not used
When you turn on your hotspot or Bluetooth services, it makes your Android phone available to others also and anybody can possibly harm your security in that way. So don’t leave these services running when not in use and make sure to turn them off.
It not only makes holes in your security but also makes your battery go down.
6. Be careful from joining unsecured networks
Some people are habitual of using free network available at any restaurants or coffee shops, but you should be aware of its consequences. Especially, if you are doing some business work at these locations it can be harmful while sending your secret information on a unsecure network.
Most of the times these free WiFi hotspots are created by hackers to steal your information.
7. Do not use Suspicious and Pirated apps
Thousands of people download pirated apps without checking the reviews but actually many of them are malware. So always notice things like suspicious apps, read their reviews before installation and be careful.
Also, some form of malware is a part of pirated apps, which we get even by paying for it and enjoy playing but such malicious apps can steal your personal information and use them against you.
8. Use fingerprint lock app
Some people are concerned with their privacy and don’t want anybody to get into their Android phone so for these people finger print lock app is useful.
No one else can get your private messages or pictures without your permission. It’s secured because it is not easy to copy someone’s fingerprint.
9. Use SIM card lock
Along with screen lock, you can use SIM card lock by first generating a user PIN password which you have to enter to start your SIM card every time on restarting your Android phone.
10. Read permission listing on app installation
Most of the people think there is no need of reading the permissions when installing any app but it’s not so. When you are installing a game or any simple application of note making then always check the permissions required by the app. If it is trying to access admin level information or your private cloud data then please be careful while installing them.
