By Staff What's New for Mobile Security Configuration 2024

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Future Updates
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Getting Started – Mobile Security Config​

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Spoiler: Previous Versions

VERSION 1.0 IN 2016
VERSION 1.1 IN 2017
VERSION 2.0 IN 2018
VERSION 21 FOR 2021

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What's New?​

• New: App categories
• New: Request a level of feedback
• New: Users can now link their own Computer & Mobile configurations to their Profile. An icon will appear once successful. Learn more.
• Various improvements

What is the Mobile Security Configuration?​

A Mobile Security Configuration is a special thread for the creator, where they can share information about their security set-up.​

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Existing members can express their opinions about what can be improved. ​

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All new threads require manual approval by our Moderator team. ​

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By default; it will remain [Unverified] until a criteria has been chosen. Only a Moderator (@harlan4096) can select the Prefix.​

Important​

• We strictly request that all members only share their Mobile security configurations within this sub-forum.
• Users can update their details by editing the thread. Please do not create multiple threads for each change.
• No topic are archive, unless under exceptional circumstances when the custom fields are re-written from scratch.

Important Changes – January, 1st 2021​

• Topics will be archived at the end of the year.

Naming your thread.​

• Please enter your ["Username (or abbreviated"] with ["Mobile Config"] and the [2021].
  • Example: Spawn's Mobile Config 2021.

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Last updated: January 2020​

 

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What's new in Mobile?​

[NEW] OS Support status

• Added a new drop-down field to indicate whether your Phone (device) is still officially supported by the manufacturer, or not.

[NEW] Play Protect settings

• Added a new multi-choice list field for Android users that use a Play Protect-certified device.

[NEW] Google Play system updates

• Added a new date field that replaces Phone OS security version.

[NEW] SIM PIN and Card Lock

• Added a new multi-choice list field that replaces SIM card lock.

Other changes coming soon.

 

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[NEW] - Find my Phone

• Added a new multi-choice list that replaces the previous choices.

[NEW] Stolen Device Protection

• Added a new drop-drop list field for iOS users that use Stolen Device Protection on iOS 17.3 or higher.

[NEW] DULT (Renamed to Tracker Protection)

• Added a new multi-choice list field for AirTag Protection for Android and iOS users.

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More details shared below​

2024 blog updates:

• Apple Newsroom: Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android
• Google Security Blog: Google and Apple deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in Android and iOS

Past blog:

• Apple Newsrooms: Apple and Google lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking
• Google Security Blog: Google and Apple lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking

Industry specification for Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers​

Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers

This document lists a set of best practices and protocols for accessory manufacturers whose products have built-in location- tracking capabilities. By following these requirements and recommendations, a location-tracking accessory will be compatible with unwanted tracking detection and alerts on...

datatracker.ietf.org

In the news (9to5Google):

• Apple officially adds ‘unwanted tracker’ alerts in iOS 17.5 as Android trackers near
• Android Find My Device trackers are starting to ship

Known requirements:

• Android 6.0 or higher: 3 ways unknown tracker alerts on Android help keep you safe
• iOS 17.5 or higher

Alternative option (FOSS, GitHub):

• AirGuard - AirTag Protection for Android
• AirGuard - SmartThings and Tile Protection for iOS

Inaccuracies can be reported in the Site Issues and Feedback thread.