Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 11 hrs ago

Android safety features to consider enabling on a new phone

An Android technology writer says people setting up a new phone should check its safety and privacy settings.

The settings are usually in the Safety and Emergency or Security and Privacy sections, though their locations vary by phone and Android version.

The writer says many of these features are off by default, and not every phone has all of them.

Theft Protection can use phone sensors to detect a possible snatching and lock the screen.

Offline Device Lock can lock the screen if the phone loses Wi-Fi or cellular data, which can make it harder for a thief to prevent tracking.

Remote Lock lets a user lock a phone from a distance, and the Settings search function can help people find these options.

Sources

Android Police · 11 hrs ago