Security Measures Every Android User Should Know

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National Checklist Program Android: ncp.nist.gov/checklist/968
Privacytools Operating Systems: privacytools.io/operating-sys...
LineageOS: lineageos.org/
GrapheneOS: grapheneos.org/
F-Droid App Store: f-droid.org
Google Android Hardening Checklist (UT Austin): security.utexas.edu/handheld-...
Cerberus App: www.cerberusapp.com
This video guide shows step-by-step how to create a Hardened Android phone and also includes useful tips on other important security measures.
It is partly based on the official hardening checklist for the U.S. Department of Defense and some of my own recommendations. The guide was recorded on a Google Nexus 5 running LineageOS on Android 11.
Apart from basic security settings (e.g. updates, rooting, apps, encryption, resetting), authentication security (e.g. PIN and unlocking), browser security (e.g. tracking, cookies, passwords) and network security (e.g. WiFi, Bluetooth) are covered. Additionally, I touch on advanced hardening techniques like special operating systems (GrapheneOS) or custom recoveries (TWRP).
0:00 Intro
0:40 Basic Security
4:33 Authentication Security
5:28 Browser Security
6:24 Network Security
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[@jiriskala]

I don't recommend setting up fingerprint or face unlock. If someone (like the police) takes your phone, they can just point it at you and the phone unlocks.

[@Roman.Joshua]

Especially when they just kidnap you and have already taken your fingerprints, eventhough you didn't commit a crime.

[@mountainslopes]

You can temporarily disable biometrics by opening the power menu or clicking “lockdown” depending on the android model. It puts the phone in a locked state, similar to when it’s booting up. The same works (first method) on iPhone.

[@tremarley9648]

Chrome is an unsafe browser

[@Mr.Mister96]

This is top comment

[@danielgartin-oh9ik]

That's why I use Duck Duck Go

[@Mr.Mister96]

@@danielgartin-oh9ik You're kidding...right 😐

[@danielgartin-oh9ik]

@@Mr.Mister96 no I'm not

[@blackpurple9163]

Is there any way to locate a lost phone using it's IMEI number if internet and gps is disabled on that phone? Like some govt. Agencies do?

[@pixelfan8792]

You need access to the cell towers to do an angulation.

[@ibexcapra8524]

Thanks for the video!

[@mvevitsis]

Google backups are now E2E encrypted. Also, as far as I know Smart Lock cannot use Bluetooth devices as a second factor, it only keeps the phone unlocked when nearby, so it's actually a security risk.

[@blackpurple9163]

Exactly, it's a security flaw, not a secondary factor, less secure, it's better kept disabled, biometrics provide better security and convenience

[@lewiskelly14]

Cerberus was great... then went downhill and was abandoned

[@alamrahman]

Why CalyxOS??

[@Stoney_Eagle]

If only you could grand an app to a single phone number to listen for their own verification code and nothing else

[@computerfreakch8912]

Google play store more trustworthy than fdroid? There are plenty of apps there that are neither secure, nor privacy friendly - and closed source. Blocking side-loading is not the solution either. "If you're using Google services..." or if it uses you for the most part.

[@BenNeedsATheme4aDream]

I have an Honor 6x, it doesnt seem to have a official lineage os version. Nor does the brand give any bootloader code. I was very interested in using Lineage, as i hate EMUI. What do you think is my best available option?

[@blackpurple9163]

Better to swap it for a Xiaomi device, they have the most custom roms for any device from any brand, pixel don't even come close

[@blackpurple9163]

@@Carahato you misunderstand grapheneos, it seems secure and is to a large extent, but still there's people who have trouble with installing their apps on it

[@blackpurple9163]

@@Carahato no, I mean you're misunderstanding the requirements of a lot of the users who flash custom ROM, I want security and privacy too, but there's a limit to how far I can go without google's interference until my financial transactions take a hit, I do not like to share my data with anyone as evil as google, but the ease of use with online payments is just a necessity at this point (even tho I can live without it, not others can). Grapheneos is a viable choice to those who have all this sorted out

[@blackpurple9163]

@@Carahato that happens very often, in fact I get the notification, it even shows in KZbin's notification history, but after clicking on it, the comment is removed, KZbin getting retarded now

[@blackpurple9163]

@@Carahato it's probably the algorithm of KZbin, it's plenty powerful if you notice, it recommends stuff I just thought about a while back, and it's scary how frequently it happens. The same algorithm might apply everywhere else, like filtering comment section

[@Thenileshpatil]

Graphine os for pixel phone And other Android use Lineage os

[@danielgartin-oh9ik]

I have a passcode on my phone and a fingerprint as well

[@LeumasSampedia]

Thanks for all this safety tips because I love Samsung but I don't feel safe because most of my friends see their iPhone to be superior

[@danielgartin-oh9ik]

I always use random passwords I have the phone generate them for me

[@heavenbound7]

My password is 37 digits long.

[@XueHuaPiaoPiao69]

Nothing is secure, unless it’s a Nokia 3310.

[@forced-to-have-a-handle-fck-g]

Nah, there’s malware for feature phones too, cellular location snooping; the works.

[@XueHuaPiaoPiao69]

@@forced-to-have-a-handle-fck-g not even my Wi-Fi, that’s why this comment was sponsored by NordVPN

[@pixelfan8792]

@Watcher Twitter users in RU needs them and are happy.

[@user-sl3uj1xq1m]

95% is either already known or useless.

[@pixelfan8792]

5:28 Chrome? Check out Bromite (has own F-Droid repo) instead!

[@StudentOfKnowldge]

I had a request but I wonder if my fav ytbrs would ever touch it🥺 Our files can be recovered but if we fill our device with trash of 0 and 1 would they be able to recover?. Make a full video on it M Ma Maybe..?🥺

[@j.k.4479]

Files can be recovered when they're are deleted using special software. In order to make a deleted file unrecoverable you'd need to overwrite it with another file or use special software to erase it. Bitdefender has a feature called "File Shredder" which makes files unrecoverable. You can still see the name of a file if it's recovered but the contents of it can no longer be read. For instance, if you delete a .PNG with File Shredder, recover it, it will be corrupted and a media player like Windows 10's default picture viewer can't display anything. If you want to overwrite your files just take a bunch of photos of darkness or some other non-personal thing.

[@user-os9ls8ie7w]

Need to report bad people from media 🇩🇿

[@jari2018]

I hate my phone - i would fire all that made that OS -fricking idiot junk = android

[@bllxy8226]

iPhone are the most secure phone available, would you agree ?

[@egg5474]

Kek

[@th1nhhdk]

Nope

[@XueHuaPiaoPiao69]

Nothing is secure, unless it’s a Nokia 3310

[@Wild_Cat]

Not even your microwave is secure

[@thecloudrazor]

By default? Yes. Otherwise? No. You can literally transform an Android phone into a steel vault, but not an iPhone.

[@3Gbroyota]

All of these arent exactly good options or arent secure enough. Most of us despise and dont trust google de googling is best.