Advanced Plus Security RoboMan's Mobile Security Config

Last updated
Jun 25, 2024
Mobile brand
Samsung
Mobile model
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Phone OS
Android
Phone OS version
Android 14
Phone OS Support status
Supported - Able to receive updates for OS and security
Phone OS Updates status
Automatic updates
Google Play Protect settings
    • Scan apps with Play Protect
    • Improve harmful app detection
    • Permissions for unused apps to be removed
App store(s)
    • Google Play Store
App updates
Auto-update on WiFi only
Phone unlock
PIN (medium-high security)
Biometric security
    • Apple Face ID / Touch ID
    • Fingerprint(s)
SIM PIN and Card Lock
    • Lock SIM card with a PIN
Stolen Device Protection
Off
Tracker Protection
    • Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android)
Find my Phone
    • Find My Device (Google)
Security & Privacy Apps
AdGuard Premium
Firewall & VPN Apps
Windscribe
Browser
Chrome
Password manager
Bitwarden
Authenticator
Authy
Phone & Caller ID
Google Phone
Messaging
Samsung SMS
Music & Podcasts
Spotify Premium
Photo & Video
Samsung Gallery
Note-taking
Google Keep
Cloud storage
OneDrive
File and Photo backup
OneDrive
Subscriptions
    • Microsoft OneDrive 100GB
What I'm looking for?

Looking for maximum feedback.

RoboMan

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Hello folks, this is my latest phone acquired a couple of months ago. I'm very happy with it and it exceeds my expectations.

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Any feedback towards security and privacy is appreciated! :)
 

RoboMan

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Congratulations, great phone and security installed ;) :) I'm running Kaspersky Plus on my S22+ One UI 5.1 Android 13, no problems :)
Thanks, it's really smooth!

Interesting, You using KPremium... still Android 13? Did not get One UI 6.0 yet?
Indeed, I am using Kaspersky for Android. Mainly for its web protection since I constantly get fraudulent SMS and social network messages with phishing and malware.

Regarding the OS, I am still waiting for the Android 14/OneUI 6.0 update. I've seen people with older models get it, but I am still here, waiting...
 

Jonny Quest

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Congrats man, Authy is at risky according to some security experts. hope you are aware of that.

Are you talking about them being hacked (sort of) last year? But even then, if they had my keys, they would still need to know my logins and passwords to hack a site. I'm not trying to hijack or sidetrack RoboMan's thread, but I use Authy too, especially for its desktop app which also acts as a backup, and am wondering if I'm missing something else?

From this link: https://www.androidpolice.com/authy-hacked-what-to-know/rom this link:

Keep in mind that even if you were caught in the midst of this Authy hack, your online accounts should still remain secured as long as your password and the email address associated with your account isn’t in the hands of the hackers. After all, this is exactly what two-factor authentication is meant for: Even when one of your login factors is compromised, a bad actor would still need the other factor to gain access. If you’re not a high-profile politician or an otherwise obvious target for hackers, it’s very unlikely that both of your factors will be hacked at the same time.
 

RoboMan

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Updated as for July 2024:
  • Removed Kaspersky as Android antivirus (suscription expired, free version doesn't offer real time protection, useless)
  • Using AdGuard DNS
  • Updated software to OneUI 6.1 (Android 14)
  • Disabled all app installation sources besides Google Play
  • Tweaked AdGuard for maximum privacy and tracking protection, using phishing and malware protection
Any recommendations welcome.

Do you use an antivirus on Android? Recommend any with real time protection and/or phishing protection that's free and effective?
 

Moonhorse

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Do you use an antivirus on Android? Recommend any with real time protection and/or phishing protection that's free and effective?
- Sophos is free and has realtime protection, phishing protection isnt that good thought
- Avast/avg is free and has realtime protection, i find the current version of them useless since it wont block access to malicious site its blocking, you can manually disable warning and enter site, wich is not good when used for older people

i personally use either trend micro or f-secure on my android
 

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