The Complete Android Privacy & Security Guide: Your Best Protection!

The ultimate guide showing how to make Android as secure, private, and anonymous as you need it to be. This video covers security, privacy, anonymity, passwords, authentication, VPNs, biometrics, search engines, browsers, Tor, 2FA, custom ROMS (GrapheneOS, LineageOS, CalyxOS) and more to reclaim your privacy and data today!
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Guide Timestamps
00:00 Guide Introduction
02:36 Android Zone 1
10:25 Android Zone 2
15:42 Android Zone 3
20:50 Final Words & Recap
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Zone 1 Resources
iOS Security/Privacy Guide: • The Complete iOS Priva...
EFF Security Threat Model Guide: ssd.eff.org/en/module/your-se...
Source for Strong Passwords: www.pluralsight.com/blog/secu...
Go Incognito In-Depth Guide to Passwords: • How To DELETE Your Onl...
Our Top 5 Best VPNs Reviewed: • Top 5 BEST VPN Service...
VPNs Explained Video: • What is a VPN?! And Do...
Privacytools.io DNS Servers: www.privacytools.io/providers...
F-Droid: www.f-droid.org
Go Incognito Settings/Permissions to Disable: • Permissions and Settin...
Berkeley Android Permissions Workaround Research: • OWASP Meetup - South B...
Zone 2 Resources
FOSS Explained Video: • Free and Open Source (...
Signal Messenger: signal.org/en/
ProtonVPN (Kickback Link): go.getproton.me/SH12P
IVPN: www.ivpn.net
Tutanota: tutanota.com
Protonmail (Kickback Link): go.getproton.me/SH12O
Alternativeto.net: alternativeto.net
F-Droid: www.f-droid.org
Privacytools.io Messengers: www.privacytools.io/software/...
Go Incognito In-Depth Guide to Passwords: • How To DELETE Your Onl...
Bitwarden: bitwarden.com
KeePass2Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
KeePassDX: www.keepassdx.com
KeePass Guide Video: • The ULTIMATE Guide to ...
AndOTP: github.com/andOTP/andOTP
Aegis: getaegis.app
Mobile Camera Covers (Kickback Link): amzn.to/302RzJe
Sliding Camera Covers (Kickback Link): amzn.to/2ZZq9nB
Privacy Screen Protectors (Kickback Link): amzn.to/2C0I4SP
Zone 3 Resources
Faraday Cages Guide: techprotectbag.com/what-to-kn...
Faraday Pouches (Kickback Link): amzn.to/3gHpE8q
Faraday Backpack (Kickback Link): amzn.to/38SVjkM
Aurora Store: f-droid.org/en/packages/com.a...
Top 5 F-Droid Apps That Beat Google Play Store: • 5 BEST F-Droid Apps! (...
ADB Universal Debloater: forum.xda-developers.com/andr...
Mint Mobile: www.mintmobile.com
LineageOS: lineageos.org
CalyxOS: www.calyxos.org
GrapheneOS: grapheneos.org
GrapheneOS Review: • GrapheneOS Review: You...
Pickup a Pixel for a Custom Rom (Kickback Link): amzn.to/2BYVwqs
#android #security #privacy

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[@murtadha96]

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[@asdflsjfh]

If any of this is news to you, you are extremely far from "knowing all about tech stuff"

[@crypt-o2247]

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[@theresajasso6988]

Ty for the advice

[@joellenb.930]

Permission to come aboard

[@redeyesdrogon786]

I’m honestly loving these in depth guides! Really insightful and helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@lukecockburn1140]

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[@asdflsjfh]

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Commenting and liking so the algorithm give you the attention you deserve. Keep it up buddy hope you do well.

[@0utcazt422]

Thx so much. I've been waiting for this video!

[@KristinaIrmawati-mn9zi]

Techlore, I've been in the IT arena for many decades and I have subscribed, as your knowledge truly sets you apart from the many. Thanks for the videos.

[@techlore]

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[@mr.4lok]

Techlore Hey bro where can i backup my pics vids and docs

[@Alex-mv3ig]

0 pCloud might be one solution as it is fully encrypted and works as a network drive (so it doesn't take space on your phone or pc). Only thing is that they require an email, and they don't seem to accept anonymous payments like cryptocurrencies (I might be wrong).

[@joaom.861]

Hey Techlore, great video and content as always! I would love to see a video ranking the most popular smartphones brands on those Type 1, 2 and 3 you did, from most to less private and secure.

[@techlore]

Good idea, will cover

[@GamingWithAJ175679]

Great info. Few points were pretty common but the fact that it's all in one place makes it the best guide on the internet. Keep it up!

[@techlore]

Thanks, will do! -S

[@muikakarot8196]

Some other things not mentioned -sensors off-in developer options if turned on it disables camera and microphone sensors so they won't work.. -work profile-apps like shelter can be used to create a work profile in which apps can be installed and they can't access personal apps and can have separate password/pin with separate accounts and contacts

[@DiscipleofChrist101]

Please elaborate on the latter

[@kinkykoala1086]

Love those guides! I really get frustrated because none of the phones supported by Graphene and CalyxOS are sold in my country.

[@andynl6443]

Great work! First iOS and now Android👍

[@ccksling8790]

I sure learned a ton. Instant subscriber!

[@pineappleboi27]

Man I've gone far down this rabbit hole, but I think it's good. I'm realizing how insecure all my data is and it's gonna be quite the challenge to get it back under control 😂

[@baza0383]

I feel you, i don't even know where to start

[@tec4303]

Great comprehensive Video, thanks!

[@MarkJones-lr2lk]

Another well produced and comprehensive video. I would be interested to know where you think methods that create false tracking data fit into privacy protection. Examples are the FakeGPS android app, the makesomenoise website, or just entering a fake name/DOB and disposable email for none financial sites & services. If we can corrupt the data that companies hold about us then does that improve privacy and security?

[@aleksanderblinn849]

When i went from ios to android the first week after tinkering i had most of the 3rd base stuff covered. Android is good as there are just swathes of settings to play with

[@pjentaqq]

Love your videos Techlore! I learned lot of stuff from you! Thanks Master!!

[@techlore]

Happy to hear that!

[@cameronpoe9331]

Eye opening, thank you!

[@no2bio]

Great guide, well edited. thanks. its videos like this that make youtube better.

[@Gio-zi5lw]

Great video 👍

[@ibyitso3817]

Thanks buddy that was dope 😎

[@omsnaga]

Good tips! I Used to have instagram but then I got an ad that said: "Do you have tape over your camera? Try these lens stickers instead.." How did they know I have tape over my camera lenses? :O Also: What are some more options for "zone 2" phones?

[@palent4869]

Excellent! Thank you, new subscriber

[@glyslay4102]

You can also customize tracking your device sending by installing XPosed framework. It lets you tweak information that applications collect and sending.

[@khaledmosleh7984]

Good job! Keep up the good work 🥰

[@kekkedawg]

Learned alot. Thanks buddy

[@Doe1236]

Mate, you've really just enlightened me.

[@costafilh0]

You need the teleprompter/writing to be further away so it doesn't look like you are reading on camera. Great content btw!

[@toadyou5]

Great video, thank you!

[@g9super]

Superb Analysis and guidance.

[@NameName-do9hj]

Thank you I always learn something new watching your Vids Keep up the good work :)

[@raygarcia9543o5]

THIS IS... 1 of the best videos ON KZbin. EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS. Quick ?... who's this guy in the beginning of the video you said did a Ted's Talk!?

[@thuhanguyen827]

Great video, btw what is the best dns

[@twistedkiller28]

Hey techlore what's your opinion about the vivaldi browser?

[@tekinalpturk571]

It was wonderful thank you very much

[@romense777]

Thank you very much. Is there an updated or new guide for Samsung phones, android in generall.

[@techhelpportal7778]

This is an amazing channel.

[@peterbowman4434]

wow, this is amazing

[@eniomarku4874]

Techlore , is LineageOS 18.1 the best rom privacy for OnePlus 5t? CalyxOS and GrapheneOS not supported Oneplus 5t Thank you

[@crosenblum]

Loved your video, any tips for those who use smartphones on wifi only? I have a regular flip phone which costs $30 a month and a cheap galaxy s8 i bought used. But it's hard to find phones cheap that I can use for wifi only.

[@ProdbyASTRO585]

What do you need a vpn? A anti virus?

[@marlonif3198]

This was great thanks

[@alwaysthinking9713]

Wow..so much information.

[@brandocfs]

If an you took an IPhone and an Android and put them both all the way into Zone 3 which would be more secure out of the two....Or would they be about the same. It seems like Android could possibly be more secure considering the ROM options such as Graphene or CalyxOs with their customization options. I already have a Pixel so I'm deciding if I want to ditch it for the Apple ecosystem or not.

[@oldbutstillcurious3615]

At 9:48: ? what determines the Class of an Android phone ? Thanks for the very useful tutorial.

[@DavidJacksonphunman1]

could not live happily without you!

[@xelmarik2671]

You mentioned pixels being essentially the best phone for degoogling. That's the reason I buy pixel phones right now. I'm currently slowly removing all big data and anti privacy software from my life, then I'm going to divorce Google as the last entity who has my data.

[@pineappleboi27]

Ironic isn't it, you use the Google Pixel to destroy the Google😂

[@mrdontmessaround2704]

I wanted to ask:Does Tor browser Alpha give the same security and trust as Tor

[@deangreen3483]

Hi, I wonder if you help me, when I click my phone on an ad appears. I have no idea where it come from nor do I have any idea how tp get rid, it do my head in. I do not what to do a factroy reset, can you help. Thanks Dean

[@iamthat7351]

This channel is great info in a time where we need to change our privacy habits is now critical

[@clocked0]

It was critical ages ago, at this point it's almost (if not already surpassed) the point of no return. Facebook has your profile even if you have never made a Facebook account, shit is that fucked up ATM. Not to mention NSA mass surveillance programs as leaked by Snowden..

[@ammaarshamail]

Could u make a guide on installing Calyx?! ❤❤

[@kennykruger4843]

Hey Techlore could you check out surfeasy Lenovo is want a VPN and I tried to find couldn't find and it's a paid version

[@reptilianflizzy497]

Is there a good order to do these things in? Like can app A see that youre taking step 1 2 and 3 and then use that info to keep a more watchful eye on you or "flag" you

[@whatsappvideosandgifs4315]

I use via browser for some searches, it's less than 1mb and doesn't keep any records. Can you review it?

[@skatcat743]

6:25 another thing about firewalls on android. I know atleast for me on lineageOS I can just deny 4G, Wi-Fi, and VPN usage for any app within settings. So yeah netguard might be useful if you're on cellular data a lot and want to make sure as much as possible isn't phoning home in the background, but also a vpn or tor may be preferred.

[@techlore]

Yep! GrapheneOS specifically has network perms which really removes the need for Netguard unless you want something with more features

[@MikeTrieu]

Yes, I'm currently running GrapheneOS on this phone, but it's...too painful. More than half of my apps relied on some depth of Google Play Services and none of my home automation works well anymore. I look forward to your CalyxOS video coverage as nobody else seems to be touching that subject.

[@techlore]

Hope you enjoy Calyx! If you have a few extra minutes, would you mind reporting what apps did/didn’t work with GrapheneOS? We have a project covering this: github.com/techlore-official/plexus Instructions are there on how to contribute (no github account required)

[@omsnaga]

How about lineage os for micro g? Then you can have "aurora store" that let's you spoof your ID for google based apps. So they collect some data but can't connect it to the user

[@praneeth210]

Very important topic 🙂

[@seanerzat]

I don't suppose you'll be doing a Mac OS privacy guide will ya? :) With you and The Hated One's guide's btw, I just bought a Pixel 3a and am going to switch over to Graphene! Cheers!

[@richtofen4888]

Hey, you say that using a vpn instead of netguard for the vpn slot is more beneficial for privacy. But if I set up a vpn on my router, and then use netguard for the vpn slot on my phone, would that make both the vpn and app firewall work well?

[@techlore]

Yep!

[@chadolive1]

Dude this awesome 👌

[@techlore]

Glad you think so! - S

[@user-us6vx2sc5m]

What do you guys do think of ctemplar email?

[@thenormalone6753]

I have an android phone but I am very worried abut data harvesting without my consent. I know that I can't turn it off completely but I made firefox as my standardbrowser (don't use google anymore) and disabled all biometrics. It isn't to much of a hassle for me and lets me feel a lot saver

[@joshuacastner2568]

Finding a mail drop is tough. Any suggestions other than PO and UPS Boxes?

[@JotaOcaranza]

Have you seen LineageOs for MicroG? Is a fork of Los that includes MicroG by default and almost all phones that have official Los support are supported by the project, its pretty cool!

[@omsnaga]

upvoted for exposure, thanks for the tip!

[@fabgodinaud8787]

check iodéOS, similar but pretty nice too

[@tomberghs7004]

Thank you for exposing these companies and guides! The hard truth and scandles must be exposed sub +1

[@skyerayze7615]

Anyone have anything to say about all these forms of privacy and security for mobile devices with the advent of imsi catchers (a.k.a. stingrays)?

[@sherpadelgatos]

great video thx

[@techlore]

Thanks for watching!

[@n.f.m-noobfilmmaker-4512]

If I download Tor from the play store, or a foss app from Fdroid, won't I still be spied on from the phone's software? Using a non de googled Android

[@Johndoe-hd3qf]

I love this channel

[@ANDYSCRICKET]

Whats your opinion on huawei phones? As far as i know they no longer come with google play services, would love to see a dedicated video on this.

[@kenisonline]

I wouldn't trust any phone from a Chinese company, that's just a general rule I follow. I'd much rather go with a cheap Samsung, us it as is and have both Samsung and Google track me.

[@rachitmundhra8628]

Can i get graphene on Samsung a70 please help me as i am thinking to get a custom rom

[@whoami9586]

Plzz suggest some privacy focused keyboard for android

[@autiseedllc8661]

ZONE 4 (IF it ever happens) A Pure Linux phone OS.

[@michaeljordon704]

thanks so much, just about to get an android

[@techlore]

Good luck!

[@igyysdaddy191]

15:00 i just use the stickers on bananas and apples, good for environment and has a tropical vibe

[@farzad2panahi]

I think it would be a better idea to have different videos on security and privacy and talk about them in separate videos.

[@charlycharly6300]

hi there, how do you stop google piggy banking your vpn , please reply.

[@dziugas1959]

Imagine me going in to this ready to do the zone 3 hardest of them all, and then realize I already use lineage os

[@nicolasarias9873]

Damn! This was helpful as fuck! How is this not more popular?

[@techlore]

Share it around 💪 Glad you like it and thanks for watching

[@mattcero1]

I don't have a cell phone, no joke. My cell phone came out of my motorcycle holder and was lost while riding. I couldn't even find it after a Google Map Device locate told me where it was. I went round and round with the major carrier I was using and they were useless. So I ported my cell number to a VOIP service that is text capable that I use, cancelled the cell service, then I added a 4G Netgear hot spot to Mint Mobile and am getting 10gigs/month for $20. Now, I only use one of two 8" tablets that connect to my hot spot via WiFi. The tablet runs the VOIP service mentioned and I get calls and texts from my former cell phone number as well as the VOIP service original number. It's a much larger screen so it's perfect for mapping, WAZE and everything the cell phone could do but bigger and better while riding. I have it paired with the Blue Tooth 4.2 intercom in my helmet as well. I'm saving $60/month with this configuration and I'm thinking it's much more secure than having a smartphone directly connected to the cellular network as the hot spot provides some fire-walling between cellular and the WiFi side. When I hit my favorite watering hole, I take the tablet off the Ram Mount just like I used to, but now it switches to the bar's Wifi (the hot spot is on low power) and the IP address switches seamlessly and everything still works. When I go home, I turn the hot spot off as well as the tablet as the above calls from both numbers ring on my computer, desk phone and other tablet. I couldn't be happier.

[@javierdeotazuolivares3056]

What type are Motorola smartphones?

[@iamthat7351]

I have bought the Pixel 3a for the purpose of downloading Graphine OS. If I wanted to switch back to the original operating system can I do that? Do you have a video of switch back to the old system?

[@techlore]

Yep you can always switch back. The steps are the same to flash stock android

[@iamthat7351]

@@techlore Thanks, cool I will try it out!

[@Guitargasm1000]

Ps using a oneplus newer model. I can disable google services framework account and all google apps. I still want to get graphene near future.

[@resinds.p4898]

You can do that with any phone

[@xolove3435]

My phone says (Terms of Use) govern your use of Lg electronics. Govern my use. What's going on there?

[@HassanAli-os3py]

If I want to use WhatsApp on android, can I make two user accounts and have all of my FOSS apps on the main account and Whatsapp on the other (without granting any permissions like location, storage, etc). In other words, make a separate guest account where I only use WhatsApp and maybe Google Drive in a browser? Will that be ok? Or will WhatsApp/ Facebook somehow gather data about the first account where they are not used?

[@techlore]

Yep you can do that

[@MrShedom8]

If i can't buy a new phone, do i just suck it up and use Lineage OS?

[@dex1444]

What android antivirus do you recommend?

[@tks2102]

Waiting for thiss....

[@costafilh0]

I feel it's a trade! You get security or privacy! Can't have both! I respect and admire all the hard work of all communities and developers, but security is definitely a problem online! On the other hand, privacy is not easy to achieve without compromising security. Open Source is cool and all but it's not magic!

[@rksuthar1311]

which mobile os you have...?

[@supahjadi8944]

Is there any encryption software for android? What if someone plugs a usb into it from their computer and checks my files?

[@akhila1104]

How can we know if some government people are spying my phone illegal because I have a doubt my ex is still tracking my phone can you please tell how to know that???

[@xolove3435]

🤔What is update client initiated software? Is that safe🤔

[@uniledger]

Techlore, What do you think about privacy browser avaliable in f-droid ?

[@techlore]

I like it. Used it for a short time. Not knowledgeable enough or done enough research to give you a thorough enough privacy/security comparison to other “more recommended” browsers

[@Matthew_85k]

I'm guessing custom launchers and icon packs are pretty much not recommended

[@neeraj540_.]

Can you please do video on psiphon pro for pc?? Is it safe??

[@Gigachad-mc5qz]

What rom can i use that works on xiaomi 11t

[@theonlinekoopa46]

I like how just the colors how he chose for the types and how they look like the Bi sexual flag lol

[@-zerocool-]

Netguard has SOCKS5 functionality dosnt it?

[@0utcazt422]

How do you find a phone alternative?