Use this checklist to review the settings that have the biggest practical impact on everyday phone privacy.
Screen lock
Use a strong PIN, password or other secure screen-lock method.
Software updates
Automatic operating-system and security updates are enabled where available.
App permissions
Location, camera, microphone and file permissions have been reviewed.
Unused apps
Apps you no longer use have been removed.
Location access
Apps with continuous or precise location access have been reviewed.
Microphone access
Apps with microphone access have been reviewed.
Camera access
Apps with camera access have been reviewed.
Photos/files
Apps with access to personal photos and files have been reviewed.
Account sessions
Old or unfamiliar signed-in sessions have been checked.
Device tracking
The phone’s lost-device or device-finding feature is configured.
Backups
Important information is backed up using a method you understand.
Lock-screen notifications
Sensitive notification content is not unnecessarily visible while locked.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth-related permissions and connected devices are periodically reviewed.
Browser settings
Browser permissions and stored site access have been reviewed.
Old devices
Devices you no longer use have been removed from important accounts.