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#### Usage and diagnostics #### Usage and diagnostics
- Off - Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics. <br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
Search in your phone settings for "User Experience Program", "Personalized ad recommendations", "Send diagnostic data" or something similar.
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## Security ## Security
#### Screen lock #### Screen lock
- Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to None or Swipe. - Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to `None` or `Swipe`.
After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon next to Screen lock. After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon next to Screen lock.
- Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to Pattern) - Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to `Pattern`)
- Lock after screen timeout: Immediately - Lock after screen timeout: Immediately
- Power button instantly locks: On - Power button instantly locks: On
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#### Text-to-speech output #### Text-to-speech output
Tap on gear icon next to Preferred engine Tap on gear icon next to `Preferred engine`
- Anonymous usage reports: Off - Anonymous usage reports: Off
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NOTE: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md) **NOTE 1:** Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
**NOTE 2:** Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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#### Usage & diagnostics #### Usage & diagnostics
- Off - Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics. <br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
Search in your phone settings for "User Experience Program", "Personalized ad recommendations", "Send diagnostic data" or something similar.
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## Security ## Security
#### Screen lock #### Screen lock
- Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to None or Swipe. - Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to `None` or `Swipe`.
After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon. After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon.
- Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to Pattern) - Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to `Pattern`)
- Lock after screen timeout: Immediately - Lock after screen timeout: Immediately
- Power button instantly locks: On - Power button instantly locks: On
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#### Text-to-speech output #### Text-to-speech output
Tap on gear icon next to Preferred engine Tap on gear icon next to `Preferred engine`
- Anonymous usage reports: Off - Anonymous usage reports: Off
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## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization ## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap Build Number 7 times. This will unlock Developer options. - About phone > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to System > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi-enhanced MAC randomization: On Go to `System` > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi-enhanced MAC randomization: On
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NOTE: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md) **NOTE 1:** Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
**NOTE 2:** Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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# Android 12 Privacy Settings # Android 12/12.1 Privacy Settings
Go to Settings Go to Settings
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#### Text-to-speech output #### Text-to-speech output
Tap on gear icon next to Preferred engine Tap on gear icon next to `Preferred engine`
- Anonymous usage reports: Off - Anonymous usage reports: Off
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## Security ## Security
#### Screen lock #### Screen lock
- Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to None or Swipe. - Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to `None` or `Swipe`.
After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon. After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon.
- Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to Pattern) - Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to `Pattern`)
- Lock after screen timeout: Immediately - Lock after screen timeout: Immediately
- Power button instantly locks: On - Power button instantly locks: On
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#### Usage & diagnostics #### Usage & diagnostics
- Off - Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics. <br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
Search in your phone settings for "User Experience Program", "Personalized ad recommendations", "Send diagnostic data" or something similar.
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## Google
#### Personalize using shared data
- Device Contacts: Off
#### Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice
- General >
- Signed-out search customization: Off
- Discover: Off
- Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
## System ## System
#### Multiple users #### Multiple users
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## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization ## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap Build Number 7 times. This will unlock Developer options. - About phone > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to System > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On Go to `System` > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
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NOTE: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) **NOTE 1:** Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
**NOTE 2:** Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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#### Connection preferences #### Connection preferences
- Bluetooth: Off - Bluetooth: Off
- Printing > Default Print Service: Off - Printing > Default Print Service: Off
- Nearby Share > - Nearby Share > Device visibility: Off
- Use Nearby Share: Off
- Device visibility: Hidden
- Android Auto: Off - Android Auto: Off
NOTE: Enable the above settings only when required. Remember to turn them off when no longer required. NOTE: Enable the above settings only when required. Remember to turn them off when no longer required.
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#### Text-to-speech output #### Text-to-speech output
Tap on gear icon next to "Preferred engine" Tap on gear icon next to `Preferred engine`
- Anonymous usage reports: Off - Anonymous usage reports: Off
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## Security ## Security
#### Screen lock #### Screen lock
- Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to None or Swipe. - Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to `None` or `Swipe`.
After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon. After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon.
- Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to Pattern) - Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to `Pattern`)
- Lock after screen timeout: Immediately - Lock after screen timeout: Immediately
- Power button instantly locks: On - Power button instantly locks: On
#### More security settings #### More security settings
- SIM card lock - SIM card lock >
- Lock SIM card: On > Enter default PIN > OK - Lock SIM card: On > Enter default PIN > OK
- Change SIM PIN > Enter old and new SIM PIN > OK (Create a secure new SIM PIN) - Change SIM PIN > Enter old and new SIM PIN > OK (Create a secure new SIM PIN)
NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually 1234 or 0000. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support. NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually 1234 or 0000. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier. NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
- Encryption & credentials - Encryption & credentials >
- Encrypt phone: Encrypted - Encrypt phone: Encrypted
- Trust agents - Trust agents >
- Smart Lock (Google): Off - Smart Lock (Google): Off
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#### Usage & diagnostics #### Usage & diagnostics
- Off - Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics. <br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
Search in your phone settings for "User Experience Program", "Personalized ad recommendations", "Send diagnostic data" or something similar.
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## Google
#### Personalize using shared data
- Device Contacts: Off
#### Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice
- General >
- Autocomplete settings > Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
- Discover: Off
- Privacy & Security > Search customization: Off
## System ## System
#### Multiple users #### Multiple users
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## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization ## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap Build Number 7 times. This will unlock Developer options. - About phone > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to System > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On Go to `System` > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
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NOTE: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) NOTE 1: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
NOTE 2: Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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# Android 14 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
#### Internet
- Network preferences >
- Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Off
- Notify for public networks: Off
#### Private DNS
- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/dns/) > Save
Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net
## Connected devices
#### Connection preferences
- Bluetooth: Off
- Printing > Default Print Service: Off
- Nearby Share > Device visibility: Off
- Android Auto: Off
NOTE: Enable the above settings only when required. Remember to turn them off when no longer required.
## Notifications
#### Notification history
- Use notification history: Off
#### Sensitive notifications
- Off
## Display
#### Lock screen
- Privacy: Show sensitive content only when unlocked
#### Screen timeout
- Shortest duration that suits you
## Accessibility
#### Text-to-speech output
Tap on gear icon next to `Preferred engine`
- Anonymous usage reports: Off
## Security & privacy
#### Device unlock > 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`)
- Enhanced PIN privacy: On (only available if Screen lock is set to `PIN`)
- Lock after screen timeout: Immediately
- Power button instantly locks: On
#### 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.)
- Ads >
- Reset advertising ID > OK
- Opt out of Ads Personalization: On > OK
- Show passwords: Off
#### More security & privacy
- Notifications on lock screen: Show sensitive content only when unlocked
- Personalize using app data: Off
- Android System Intelligence >
- Customize the experience using your Google Account data: Off
- Clear data > select `All time` > Clear data
- Autofill service from Google >
- Use Autofill with Google: Off
- Usage & diagnostics: Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
- SIM card lock >
- Lock SIM card: On > Enter default PIN > OK
- Change SIM PIN > Enter old and new SIM PIN > OK (Create a secure new SIM PIN)
NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually 1234 or 0000. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
- Encryption & credentials >
- Encrypt phone: Encrypted
- Trust agents >
- Extend Unlock: Off
## Location
- Use location: Off (enable only when needed, like for navigation apps, and turn off when not required)
#### Location Services
- Google Location Accuracy > Improve Location Accuracy: Off
- Wi-Fi scanning: Off
- Bluetooth scanning: Off
## Google
#### Personalize using shared data
- Device Contacts: Off
#### Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice
- General >
- Autocomplete settings > Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
- Discover: Off
- Privacy & Security > Search customization: Off
## System
#### Multiple users
- Add users from lock screen: Off
## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to `System` > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
---
---
NOTE 1: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
NOTE 2: Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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- Block trackers and ads: Block trackers and ads (Aggressive) - Block trackers and ads: Block trackers and ads (Aggressive)
- Auto-redirect AMP pages: On - Auto-redirect AMP pages: On
- Auto-redirect tracking URLs: On - Auto-redirect tracking URLs: On
- Upgrade connections to HTTPS: On - Upgrade connections to HTTPS: Require all connections to use HTTPS (strict)
- Always use secure connections: On
- Block Cookies: Block cross-site cookies - Block Cookies: Block cross-site cookies
- Block Fingerprinting: Fingerprinting blocked (strict) (If you face any issues with sites, change it back to standard) - Block Fingerprinting: Fingerprinting blocked (strict) (If you face any issues with sites, change it back to standard)
- Prevent fingerprinting via language settings: On - Prevent fingerprinting via language settings: On

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- Off - Off
#### URL Autocomplete #### URL Autocomplete
- For Top sites: Off - For top sites: Off

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# Gboard Privacy Settings # Gboard Privacy Settings
Go to phone Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard (or On-screen keyboard) > Gboard Go to phone Settings > System >
- up to Android 13: Languages & input > Virtual keyboard (or `On-screen keyboard`) > Gboard
- Android 14: Keyboard > On-screen keyboard > Gboard
**The above location is according to stock android and might differ from device to device.** **The above location is according to stock android and might differ from device to device.**
## Text correction ## Text correction
- Suggest contacts: Off - Suggest Contacts: Off
- Smart Compose: Off
## Voice typing
- Voice contributions: Off
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## Advanced ## Privacy
- Share usage statistics: Off - Share usage statistics: Off
- Personalize for you: Off
#### Learning - Improve for everyone: Off
- Personalization: Off
- Improve voice and typing for everyone: Off
- Delete learned words > Type number shown > OK - Delete learned words > Type number shown > OK
- Audio donations: Off

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#### Third-party cookies #### Third-party cookies
- Block third-party cookies - Block third-party cookies
- Allow related sites to see your activity in the group: Off
- Send a "Do Not Track" request with your browsing traffic: On - Send a "Do Not Track" request with your browsing traffic: On
- Preload pages > No preloading - Preload pages > No preloading
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- Always use secure connections: On - Always use secure connections: On
- Use secure DNS > - Use secure DNS >
- On - On
- With > NextDNS/Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/dns/) - With > `NextDNS/Cloudflare`, or select `Customized` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/dns/)
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

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- Automatically open Bing Chat in the sidebar: Off - Automatically open Bing Chat in the sidebar: Off
- Allow access to any webpage or PDF: Off - Allow access to any webpage or PDF: Off
- Show shopping notifications: Off - Show shopping notifications: Off
- Action center >
- Automatically open Action Center to see how you can be rewarded for using Microsoft Edge: Off
- Games >
- Automatically open Casual Games in the side pane: Off
- Allow access to page URLs: Off
- Search > Automatically open Search: Off - Search > Automatically open Search: Off

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# Reddit Privacy Settings # Reddit Privacy Settings
Go to User Settings. Go to [User Settings](https://www.reddit.com/settings/account).
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#### Privacy #### Privacy
- Show up in search results: Off - Show up in search results: Off
- Personalize all of Reddit based on the outbound links you click on: Off - Personalize all of Reddit based on the outbound links you click on: Off
- Personalize ads based on your Reddit activity and account info: Off
- Personalize ads based on information from our partners: Off - Personalize ads based on information from our partners: Off
- Personalize ads based on your activity with our partners: Off - Personalize ads based on your activity with our partners: Off
- Personalize recommendations based on your general location: Off
- Personalize recommendations based on your activity with our partners: Off - Personalize recommendations based on your activity with our partners: Off
#### Advanced Security #### Advanced Security
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## Chat & Messaging ## Chat & Messaging
- Who can send you chat requests: Acccounts older than 30 days - Who can send you chat requests: Accounts older than 30 days
- Who can send you private messages: select Everyone or Nobody and manually add users who can send private messages - Who can send you private messages: select `Everyone` or `Nobody` and manually add users who can send private messages
---
---
## Personalization
Go [here](https://www.reddit.com/personalization) for personalization preferences.
Yes, this is hidden in a separate page. Some settings correspond to previously mentioned Safety & Privacy settings, but double check to be sure.
- Allow Reddit to use your activity on Reddit to show you more relevant advertisements: Off
- Allow Reddit to use information from third-party websites that integrate with our services to personalize your experience on Reddit: Off
- Allow personalization of advertisements using this data: Off
- Allow personalization of content using this data: Off
- Allow Reddit to use data provided by third-parties to show you more relevant advertisements on Reddit: Off

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#### Notifications #### Notifications
- Additional settings > - Additional settings >
- Show the Windows welcome experience after updates and when signed in to show what's new and suggested: Off
- Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device: Off - Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device: Off
- Get tips and suggestions when using Windows: Off - Get tips and suggestions when using Windows: Off
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- select Picture or Slideshow - select Picture or Slideshow
- Get fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lock screen: Off - Get fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lock screen: Off
#### Start
- Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps and more: Off
#### Device usage #### Device usage
- Turn everything off - Turn everything off
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## Accounts ## Accounts
#### Your info #### Your info
Delete your account picture and set it to default. Delete your account picture and set it to default as mentioned below:
- Choose a file > Browse files - Choose a file > Browse files
- Go to C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures and delete your picture. - Go to `C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures` and delete your picture.
- Go to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures and select any one. - Go to `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures` and select any one.
NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default. NOTE: `AppData` is a hidden folder by default. To enable: in file explorer on top click `View` > Show > select `Hidden items`.
- To enable: in file explorer on top click View > Show > select Hidden items.
#### Sign-in options #### Sign-in options
- Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen: Off - Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen: Off
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- Online speech recognition: Off - Online speech recognition: Off
#### Inking & typing personalization #### Inking & typing personalization
- Personal inking and typing dictionary: Off - Custom inking and typing dictionary: Off
#### Diagnostics & feedback #### Diagnostics & feedback
- Diagnostic data > Send optional diagnostic data: Off - Diagnostic data > Send optional diagnostic data: Off
- Improve inking & typing: Off - Improve inking & typing: Off
- Tailored experiences: Off - Tailored experiences: Off
- Delete diagnostic data: Delete - Delete diagnostic data: Delete
- Feedback frequency: Never
#### Activity history #### Activity history
- Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off - Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off
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## Disable ads in file explorer ## Disable ads in file explorer
Open file explorer. Click 3 dots menu on top, located to the right of "View" > Options > Open file explorer. Click 3 dots menu on top > Options >
- Click "View" on top of the new popup > - Click `View` on top of the new popup >
- Uncheck "Show sync provider notifications" - Uncheck `Show sync provider notifications`
- Click Apply - Click Apply
- Also click "Apply to Folders" on top (if available) - Also click "Apply to Folders" on top (if available)
## Disable telemetry service ## Disable telemetry service
Win key + r > type services.msc > press enter Win key + r > type `services.msc` > press enter
- Double-click on "Connected User Experiences and Telemetry" > - Double-click on `Connected User Experiences and Telemetry` >
- Service Status: Stopped (Click on Stop, if service is running) - Service Status: Stopped (Click on `Stop`, if service is running)
- Startup Type: Disabled - Startup Type: Disabled
- Click OK - Click `OK`
## Disable trending searches & web search in search bar ## Disable trending searches & web search in search bar
Win key + r > type regedit > press enter > Yes Win key + r > type `regedit` > press enter > Yes
- Navigate to `Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search` - Navigate to `Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search`
- Right click > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value > name it as `BingSearchEnabled` - Right click on empty space > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value > name it as `BingSearchEnabled`
- Double click it and make sure "Value data" is set to 0 - Double click it and make sure `Value data` is set to 0
- Open Task Manager > Processes > select Windows Explorer > Right click > Restart - Open Task Manager > Processes > select `Windows Explorer` > Right click > Restart

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| <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md) | 11 (R) | | <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md) | 11 (R) |
| <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 12/12.1](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md) | 12 (S), 12.1 (12L) | | <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 12/12.1](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md) | 12 (S), 12.1 (12L) |
| <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 13](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-13.md) | 13 (T) | | <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 13](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-13.md) | 13 (T) |
| <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 14](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-14.md) | 14 (U) |
| <img src="icons/android_studio.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android Studio](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-Studio.md) | - | | <img src="icons/android_studio.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android Studio](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-Studio.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/apple.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Apple ID](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Apple-ID.md) | - | | <img src="icons/apple.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Apple ID](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Apple-ID.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/brave.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.58.131 | | <img src="icons/brave.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.58.137 |
| <img src="icons/brave.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.57.62 | | <img src="icons/brave.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.58.137 |
| <img src="icons/brave_search.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Search.md) | - | | <img src="icons/brave_search.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Search.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/chatgpt.ico" width="20" align="center"> [ChatGPT](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/ChatGPT.md) | - | | <img src="icons/chatgpt.ico" width="20" align="center"> [ChatGPT](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/ChatGPT.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/cromite.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Cromite](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Cromite.md) | 117.0.5938.89 | | <img src="icons/cromite.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Cromite](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Cromite.md) | 117.0.5938.153 |
| <img src="icons/discord.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Discord](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md) | - | | <img src="icons/discord.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Discord](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/duckduckgo.ico" width="20" align="center"> [DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md) | - | | <img src="icons/duckduckgo.ico" width="20" align="center"> [DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/facebook.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Facebook](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md) | - | | <img src="icons/facebook.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Facebook](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/firefox.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 117.0.1 | | <img src="icons/firefox.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 118.0.1 |
| <img src="icons/firefox_focus.png" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 117.1.0 | | <img src="icons/firefox_focus.png" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 118.1.1 |
| <img src="icons/firefox.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 117.1.0 | | <img src="icons/firefox.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 118.1.1 |
| <img src="icons/gboard.png" width="20" align="center"> [Gboard](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 13.3.06.551538635 | | <img src="icons/gboard.png" width="20" align="center"> [Gboard](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 13.3.06.551538635 |
| <img src="icons/gmail.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Gmail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gmail.md) | - | | <img src="icons/gmail.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Gmail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gmail.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/google.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Google Account](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) | - | | <img src="icons/google.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Google Account](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/google_chrome.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 117.0.5938.92 | | <img src="icons/google_chrome.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 117.0.5938.150 |
| <img src="icons/google_chrome.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 117.0.5938.60 | | <img src="icons/google_chrome.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 117.0.5938.153 |
| <img src="icons/google.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Google Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Search.md) | - | | <img src="icons/google.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Google Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Search.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/instagram.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Instagram](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md) | - | | <img src="icons/instagram.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Instagram](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/linkedin.ico" width="20" align="center"> [LinkedIn](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md) | - | | <img src="icons/linkedin.ico" width="20" align="center"> [LinkedIn](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/logitech.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Logi Options+](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logi-Options%2B.md) | - | | <img src="icons/logitech.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Logi Options+](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logi-Options%2B.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/logitech.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Logitech Options](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logitech-Options.md) | - | | <img src="icons/logitech.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Logitech Options](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logitech-Options.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/microsoft_edge.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 117.0.2045.41 | | <img src="icons/microsoft_edge.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 117.0.2045.60 |
| <img src="icons/microsoft_edge.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 117.0.2045.38 | | <img src="icons/microsoft_edge.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 117.0.2045.53 |
| <img src="icons/proton_mail.svg" width="20" align="center"> [Proton Mail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Proton-Mail.md) | - | | <img src="icons/proton_mail.svg" width="20" align="center"> [Proton Mail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Proton-Mail.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/reddit.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Reddit](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.md) | - | | <img src="icons/reddit.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Reddit](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/signal.png" width="20" align="center"> [Signal](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md) | - | | <img src="icons/signal.png" width="20" align="center"> [Signal](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md) | - |
@ -55,10 +56,10 @@
| <img src="icons/twitter.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Twitter (X)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md) | - | | <img src="icons/twitter.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Twitter (X)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/vscode.png" width="20" align="center"> [Visual Studio Code](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Visual-Studio-Code.md) | - | | <img src="icons/vscode.png" width="20" align="center"> [Visual Studio Code](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Visual-Studio-Code.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/vivaldi.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 6.2.3105.51 | | <img src="icons/vivaldi.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 6.2.3105.51 |
| <img src="icons/vivaldi.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 6.2.3110.86 | | <img src="icons/vivaldi.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 6.2.3110.143 |
| <img src="icons/whatsapp.png" width="20" align="center"> [WhatsApp](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/WhatsApp.md) | - | | <img src="icons/whatsapp.png" width="20" align="center"> [WhatsApp](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/WhatsApp.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/windows.png" width="20" align="center"> [Windows 10](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3448) | | <img src="icons/windows.png" width="20" align="center"> [Windows 10](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3448) |
| <img src="icons/windows.png" width="20" align="center"> [Windows 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 22621.2215) | | <img src="icons/windows.png" width="20" align="center"> [Windows 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 22621.2361) |
| <img src="icons/youtube.ico" width="20" align="center"> [YouTube](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/YouTube.md) | - | | <img src="icons/youtube.ico" width="20" align="center"> [YouTube](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/YouTube.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/zoom.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Zoom](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Zoom.md) | - | | <img src="icons/zoom.ico" width="20" align="center"> [Zoom](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Zoom.md) | - |