privacy-settings/Privacy Settings/Android-Privacy-Settings.md

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Android 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

Advanced

  • Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the appropriate tls_auth_name from this list > Save

Privacy

Lock Screen

  • Show sensitive content only when unlocked

Autofill service from Google

  • Off

Ads

  • Reset advertising ID > OK
  • Opt out of Ads Personalization: On > OK
  • Enable debug logging for ads: Off

Usage and 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.

Wi-Fi MAC Randomization

  • Go to Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Tap gear icon associated with the Wi-Fi > Advanced > Privacy > Use randomized MAC

  • Android 11 and above only: Go to 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