Your phone is probably the most personal equipment you own.
Here’s how to keep it secure using just the basic tools provided by Google.
The following features and services are available to nearly every Android machine without third-party software or services.
Remember,the user is the weakest linkin the security chain.
Even adding these basic things can make you more safe than the average person.
It’s not a perfect security system, but it’s the minimum everyone should have.
You don’t actually have to install anything on an Android rig just to track it.
you could enable it in your Google settingshere.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication isn’t just protection for your phone.
It protects your entire Google account.
If you aren’t already using two-factor authentication,you should start using it.
If you don’t have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, you could get startedhere.
You should also be aware ofall the other places you might enable two-factor authentication.
Some can use Google’s Authenticator app, too.
However, encrypting your phone is a good habit, even during daily use.
However, most modern devices will experience a barely noticeable speed reduction.
To encrypt your phone, go to prefs > Security > Encrypt phone.
You’ll need to have your gear fully charged and plugged in to begin.
The system won’t even allow you to begin if you’re not.
If the process is interrupted, you could lose data forever.
Use one of them.
Even if it should be.
you could find all the various screen lock methods under prefs > Security > Screen Lock.
Help them out by adding owner’s info to your lock screen.
Even with a lock screen enabled (you read the last section, right?)
