From 49a55718498661ed52e177179a84df6a48560ba6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: the-weird-aquarian <68168200+the-weird-aquarian@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 20:14:04 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Create Android-11-Privacy-Settings.md --- .../Android-11-Privacy-Settings.md | 130 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 130 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Privacy Settings/Android-11-Privacy-Settings.md diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-11-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-11-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b4c319b --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Android-11-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,130 @@ +# Android 11 Privacy Settings + +Go to Settings + +**The actual location of the settings might differ from device to device. The following are according to stock android.** + + + +## Network & internet + +#### Wi-Fi +- Tap gear icon associated with the Wi-Fi > Advanced > Privacy > Use randomized MAC + +#### Advanced +- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the appropriate tls_auth_name from [this list](https://privacyguides.org/providers/dns/) > Save + + + +## Connected devices + +#### Connection preferences +- Bluetooth: Off +- Printing > Default Print Service: Off +- Nearby Share: Off +- Android Auto: Off + +NOTE: Enable the above settings only when required. Remember to turn them off when no longer required. + + + +## Apps & notifications + +#### Notifications +- Notification history > Use notification history: Off +- Sensitive notifications: Off + +#### Advanced +- Permission manager > Review each permission and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to camera, microphone, gps, contacts etc. If any app doesn't need something, turn it off.) + + + +## Display + +#### Advanced +- Screen timeout: Shortest duration that suits you +- Lock screen > Notifications on lock screen: Show sensitive content only when unlocked + + + +## Privacy + +#### Permission manager +- Review each permission and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to camera, microphone, gps, contacts etc. If any app doesn't need something, turn it off.) + +#### Show passwords +- Off + +#### Notifications on lock Screen +- Show sensitive content only when unlocked + +#### Autofill service from Google +- Use Autofill with Google: Off + +#### Ads +- Reset advertising ID > OK +- Opt out of Ads Personalization: On > OK + +#### Usage & diagnostics +- Off + +NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics. + +Search in your phone settings for "User Experience Program", "Personalized ad recommendations", "Send diagnostic data" or something similar. + + + +## Location +- Use location: Off (enable only when needed, like for navigation apps, and turn off when not required) + +#### Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning +- Wi-Fi scanning: Off +- Bluetooth scanning: Off + +#### Advanced +- Google Location Accuracy > Improve Location Accuracy: Off + + + +## Security + +#### Screen lock +- Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to None or Swipe. + +After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon. + +- Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to Pattern) +- Lock after screen timeout: Immediately +- Power button instantly locks: On + +#### Encryption & credentials +- Encrypt phone: Encrypted + +#### Trust agents +- Smart Lock (Google): Off + + + +## Accessibility + +#### Text-to-speech output + +Tap on gear icon next to Preferred engine + +- Anonymous usage reports: Off + + + +## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization +- About phone > tap Build Number 7 times. This will unlock Developer options. + +Go to System > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi-enhanced MAC randomization: On + + + +--- +--- + + + +NOTE: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md)