It's better to use the websites where possible. The less your store and process on any device, the better. Answer from MonkeyBrains09 on reddit.com
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Android
android.com › intl › en_us › safety › privacy
Android privacy settings and permissions | Android
Android minimizes and de-identifies your data from intelligent features. And restricts access to technically ensure your privacy and safety. ... Choose phones from your favorite brands, all with helpful features from Google.
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Google Support
support.google.com › android › answer › 13985942
Learn about Android security & privacy settings - Android Help
On your phone with Android 13 and up: Tap Settings Security and privacy. ... For security settings: Tap Settings Security for security settings. For privacy settings: Tap Settings Privacy for privacy settings. App security: Gives you warnings from Google Play Protect.
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How to keep some privacy on Android
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How to enhance privacy of Android
- PIN scrambling - Turn off notifications on lock screen - Make calls using E2E encrypted apps - Uninstall unused apps using ADB - Don't connect to a Google account - Use a privacy screen cover - enable DNS over TLS - turn off wifi/bluetooth/location/microphone/camera when not in use - use a more private browser, e.g. Brave - use Orbot if necessary - go through settings of all installed apps and disable any analytics/telemetry - check apps using the Exodus app for trackers and replace with FOSS or less tracker alternatives - consider using Obtainium for app updates, not Google Play Store - use a VPN to obscure your IP address/location - use a custom ROM with a proven privacy track record - isolate untrusted apps in Safe Space/Work Profile/Secondary User ... the list goes on :) More on reddit.com
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Google connectivity check on Android

I found this with a ddg search. https://forum.fairphone.com/t/using-lineageos-on-the-fp2/28848/157

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Android app permissions (google)

I'm sick with Android permissions. Thinking seriously in changing smarphone OS. I'd really appreciate if you share that guide.Thanks, bro

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Google Safety Center
safety.google › intl › en_sg › settings › privacy-settings
Data privacy settings, controls and tools – Google Safety Centre
With Privacy Check-Up, you can choose what types of data are saved to your Google Account, update what you share with friends or make public, and adjust the types of ads that you see online.
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Mashable
mashable.com › home › tech › tech industry
7 Google privacy settings you should enable now | Mashable
Hover your mouse over the icon next to each personal factoid and, when appropriate, change the setting to "Hidden from other users." Has all this made you feel better about your Google Account?
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Google Account
myaccount.google.com › intro › privacycheckup
Privacy Checkup
Signing in to your Google Account is the best way to access and control privacy settings and personalize your Google experience.
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Surveillance Self-Defense
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How to: Get to Know Android Privacy and Security Settings | Surveillance Self-Defense
For this reason, it’s a good idea ... location, or anything else. ... On your phone, open up Settings (you may need to then scroll down and tap “Google Account” on some versions of Android) and tap your profile icon....
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Google
policies.google.com › technologies › product-privacy
Google Product Privacy Guide – Privacy & Terms – Google
Your perception tracking data in Android XR · Add an account on your device · Manage your shared Play activity · Read books on Google Play · Nearby player permissions · Sharing data with news and magazine publishers · Sharing your game activity · Sharing basics · Access your files offline · Privacy and policies ·
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Google Support
support.google.com › accounts › answer › 6304920
Control what others see about you across Google services - Android - Google Account Help
On your Android phone or tablet, go to your Google Account. At the top, tap Personal info. ... Tap See profiles. Select a service to view your profile info. Go to the service to manage your profile info. ... Important: Profile Discovery isn't available to EDU users.
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Reddit
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r/privacy on Reddit: How to keep some privacy on Android
July 15, 2025 -

Just wondering what a good method is for trying to maintain some privacy on Android devices, specifically Samsung. Does it make more sense to install apps into the secure folder apps that are essential like banking along with insurance, etc? Then when needed to access them go into the secure folder to do so and use the main profile for browsing and other kind of crap. Or is it best to do it the other way around?

I understand thats only going to do so much, but I'd rather try to do something than nothing.

Thanks for any advice.

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Consumer Reports
consumerreports.org › electronics & computers › computers & internet › google privacy settings you should change right now
Google Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now via @ConsumerReports
January 28, 2025 - You’ll find granular details about your activity on Search, Chrome, Android, Google Assistant, and more, including details such as your location, websites you’ve gone to, and the apps you’ve used on your phone, along with exact timestamps for all this behavior. ... The Web & App Activity control is the company’s most powerful privacy setting, and it does a lot more than you might think.
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Google Account
myaccount.google.com › intro › data-and-privacy
Data & privacy
To choose what data is used to make Google services more useful to you, sign in to your Google Account
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YouTube
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Every Android Privacy Setting You Need To Change Now
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
Published   April 26, 2023
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Google Safety Center
safety.google › intl › en_us › settings
Manage your Privacy and Security Settings - Google Safety Center
That’s why we build controls that are easy to use, so you can choose the privacy settings that are right for you. ... Your personal information is automatically protected by one of the world’s most advanced security infrastructures. And it’s easy to take advantage of additional safety features with tools like Security Checkup and passkeys. ... You can customize the ads you see on Google services — like YouTube and Search — and control the info used to personalize them.
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YouTube
youtube.com › watch
7 Android Privacy Settings You NEED To Change Now
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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YouTube
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How to turn off data privacy settings in Google (Android) - YouTube
How to stop google using phone mic and control your data privacy#google #techtips #android #dataprotection
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