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How do I make my phone more secure and private?

To make a phone safer, turn on automatic updates, use a passcode of 6 digits or more with Face ID or fingerprint, turn on spam call screening, set up two-step login with an authenticator app for your email and bank, and review which apps can see your location, photos and contacts. These steps take about 15 minutes and stop most attacks.

Step by step

  1. Automatic updates

    iPhone, Settings, General, Software Update, Automatic Updates. Android, Settings, System, Software update.

  2. Strong passcode

    At least 6 digits, with Face ID or fingerprint so it is still quick to unlock.

  3. Screen spam calls

    iPhone, Settings, Phone, Silence Unknown Callers. Android, Phone app, Settings, Caller ID and spam.

    Built-in call screening report card

  4. Two-step login on email and bank

    Use an authenticator app instead of text message codes.

    Ente Auth report card

  5. Review app permissions

    iPhone, Settings, Privacy and Security. Android, Settings, Security and privacy, Privacy, Permission manager. Turn off location and contacts for apps that do not need them.

  6. Turn on Find My

    So you can lock or erase a lost phone.

    Find My / Find Hub report card