If you are using Android, you probably don’t know about this setting especially since it will impact the security of your device, which I will share with you today. While some of you may already know about it, it’s important that all Android users need to know it. We researched and tested this setting on Android phones equipped with the latest Android 15, and we’re excited to bring it to you.
9 Hidden Andriod Setting
- Theft Detection Lock: This new feature is rolling out to many Android devices. Turn it on to protect yourself in case someone tries to steal your phone. With this feature enabled, your phone will lock itself, displaying a blank screen. This way, the thief won’t be able to access your phone.
- Unknown Tracker Alerts: This setting will alert and notify you if an unknown tracker is detected tracking your devices without your knowledge. Many trackers use ultra-wideband and low-energy Bluetooth to track devices. Be sure to check notifications carefully; if the tracker is yours, you’re good to go.
- Check Admin App: This is not a setting, but it’s important to regularly check your device for any suspicious apps that may have been installed automatically. Uninstall any apps you don’t recognize, as they could pose a security threat to your device. Only keep trusted apps and install applications from reliable sources, like the Google Play Store or the App Store.
- Security and Optimization Apps: Many Android phones come with pre-installed security and optimization apps to clean your RAM and scan for viruses. However, it’s generally unnecessary to rely on these apps, as Android has advanced built-in features for RAM optimization and background app management. Android automatically optimizes memory and handles background apps and storage cleaning, so using additional security or optimization apps might not provide much added benefit.
- Virtual RAM: Now, talking about Virtual RAM—it might be helpful in some cases, but in most situations, it’s not very useful. This is because Virtual RAM uses UFS storage, which has a significantly lower speed compared to actual RAM. I recommend turning it off.
- Customization Services: Most Android smartphone brands today come with customization services like App Vault, Glance, and Enhanced Security, among others. However, it’s often better to turn these off if you don’t need them. These services can sometimes slow down your device since they run in the background, and they may also increase the risk of security vulnerabilities. Disabling unnecessary customization services can help improve your device’s performance and enhance its security.
- Notification Control: Have you ever been irritated by notifications from apps like Swiggy, Zepto, or other Android apps that continuously send alerts to your device? You might feel that turning off notifications would make you miss important updates from these apps. However, Android now offers granular control over notifications. You can go to the notification settings and turn off marketing notifications while keeping the important ones you need.
- Third-Party Apps: It’s important for your security, to regularly check which third-party apps have access to your Google profile, beyond two-step verification and your Google account password. Review these apps periodically and remove any that you did not authorize or no longer need. You can do this by going to your Google account settings and selecting “Security” to check and manage third-party app access.
- Backup Phone Number: This is another important Google security check. It’s essential to regularly check the backup phone number associated with your Google account. Often, you may find that a number you no longer use is still listed as your backup phone. Be sure to review this information and remove any outdated numbers. Update it with your current phone number or that of a family member, so you can easily access your account if you ever forget your password.
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Conclusion
These are the 9 important Android settings, specially designed to keep your device’s security safe. By knowing and regularly monitoring these settings, your device will be much less vulnerable to security threats.
