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Android 12 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
- Wi-Fi preferences >
- Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Off
- Notify for public networks: Off
Private DNS
- Private DNS provider hostname: enter the appropriate tls_auth_name from this list > Save
Connected devices
Connection preferences
- Bluetooth: Off
- Printing > Default Print Service: Off
- Nearby Share >
- Off
- Device visibility: Hidden
- 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
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
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
- Smart Lock (Google): Off
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
Personalize using app data
- Off
Auto-fill service from Google
- Use auto-fill 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)
Location Services
- Google Location Accuracy > Improve Location Accuracy: Off
- Wi-Fi scanning: Off
- Bluetooth scanning: Off
System
Advanced
- 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 > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistant MAC randomization: On
NOTE: Some other settings are same as Google Account settings