Advanced Security Gandalf_The_Grey's Mobile Config 2024

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

New config for the new year relying on Samsung's own tools and AdGuard on my old work issued phone.
But there is hope, I can finally get a new phone when returning to the office after a long time working from home because of the Covid 18 pandemic.

 

[harlan4096]

This config would get Basic (or even Advanced), if Android 7 would be still supported, but since October 2020, not getting security updates...

 

[Brahman]

New config for the new year relying on Samsung's own tools and AdGuard on my old work issued phone.
But there is hope, I can finally get a new phone when returning to the office after a long time working from home because of the Covid 18 pandemic.

Get a new one...its time or if you are hell-bent on keeping it why not make a switch to roms on XDA?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Getting a new phone myself or installing a custom rom is not an option because it is a work issued phone.
But as stated I will probably get a new one from my employer when returning to the office.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Got a new Samsung Galaxy A02s from my employer.
It's up to date with Android 11 and the patchlevel from the first of March 2022.
No longer at danger

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Thanks @harlan4096 for the Advanced Security label

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Got the Galaxy A02s from my employer, so I can't really complain...
But browsing is very very very slow on this device
Tried a lot of browsers and Opera is the most bearable so far.

A review of this phone:

Samsung Galaxy A02s smartphone review – Korean smartphone with a WLAN problem

Expert test on the Samsung Galaxy A02s. While the very affordable smartphone from Samsung brings a long battery life, it is also a smartphone with a slow WLAN connection. On the other hand, the Galaxy smartphone offers very good locating capabilities and a quite elegant case. You can buy the...

www.notebookcheck.net

 

[Shadowra]

Got the Galaxy A02s from my employer, so I can't really complain...
But browsing is very very very slow on this device
Tried a lot of browsers and Opera is the most bearable so far.

A review of this phone:

Samsung Galaxy A02s smartphone review – Korean smartphone with a WLAN problem

Expert test on the Samsung Galaxy A02s. While the very affordable smartphone from Samsung brings a long battery life, it is also a smartphone with a slow WLAN connection. On the other hand, the Galaxy smartphone offers very good locating capabilities and a quite elegant case. You can buy the...

www.notebookcheck.net

I saw the technical specs quickly... it's clearly bad.
Even a 200€ smartphone (Realme / Xiaomi) completely outperforms it....

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

For my limited use of smartphone's, it's ok, but not great.

The Nokia G21 I just bought for my daughter is a much better smartphone.

Nokia G21 Smartphone Review: Slim 4G phone convinces with bright screen

The Nokia G21 is an affordable mid-range phone. It is a 4G smartphone that comes with fast WiFi 5. You can buy the Nokia G21 directly from the manufacturer or from many retailers.

www.notebookcheck.net

 

[CyberTech]

Got the Galaxy A02s from my employer, so I can't really complain...
But browsing is very very very slow on this device
Tried a lot of browsers and Opera is the most bearable so far.

A review of this phone:

Samsung Galaxy A02s smartphone review – Korean smartphone with a WLAN problem

Expert test on the Samsung Galaxy A02s. While the very affordable smartphone from Samsung brings a long battery life, it is also a smartphone with a slow WLAN connection. On the other hand, the Galaxy smartphone offers very good locating capabilities and a quite elegant case. You can buy the...

www.notebookcheck.net

For what? just call things or what?

 

[upnorth]

For what? just call things or what?

Spoiler: :P

Tried a lot of browsers and Opera is the most bearable so far.

Same experience on several brands/models. I guess they made their phone version very compatible and again with some exclusive very smart features I only seen with Opera.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Switched from the Samsung to the Google phone app:

5 Reasons You Should Switch to Google Phone on Android

Android phones are, well, phones at the core. You may not think much about the phone app that came pre-installed, but like many things in Android, it can be changed. You should try the Google Phone app.

www.howtogeek.com

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Got the update to Android 12 today with the Android/Google/Samsung patch for June, enabled OneDrive photo backup and switched back to MS Edge for browsing.
Browsing is ok on wifi, but terrible on 4G with this phone.

 

[Sammo]

Switched from the Samsung to the Google phone app:

https://www.howtogeek.com/800390/5-reasons-you-should-switch-to-google-phone-on-android/[/URL

I really like the unbloated Android 13 I have on my Pixel 5a. Running Bitdefender Mobile Security as well.

 

[n8chavez]

I really like the unbloated Android 13 I have on my Pixel 5a. Running Bitdefender Mobile Security as well.

I just got my pixel 6 Pro a couple months ago. It's amazing! I wish I would have got one sooner. How did you get the android 13 beta?

 

[Sammo]

I just got my pixel 6 Pro a couple months ago. It's amazing! I wish I would have got one sooner. How did you get the android 13 beta?

You can signup here: Android Beta Program
I got the 5a because it just felt better in my hand. I was going to get the 6 Pro but it felt too big in my hands.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Up to date with the latest September 2022 Update:

By Staff - Get started with Your PC Security Configuration (2023)

Future Updates & History ↓

malwaretips.com

I am fully satisfied with my overall security / privacy and do not require any feedback. Comments are appreciate, though may not be applied.

Feedback, questions and/or suggestions are always welcome.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Filled the new fields, no changes in my configuration.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Uninstalled Microsoft launcher now using Samsung One UI.

 

[Moonhorse]

Uninstalled Microsoft launcher now using Samsung One UI.

Any reason to switch over?