Advanced Plus Security harlan4096's Mobile Security Config

[harlan4096]

Recently I bought via my operator (Orange Spain), my new mobile: Samsung A54 5G (light purple), I will pay monthly during 2 years

 

[Trident]

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Enjoy your new phone

 

[Brahman]

Apart from Google, Samsung is the best when it comes to security updates. The updates are regular and timely. Enjoy your new gadget.

 

[Jonny Quest]

@harlan4096 and nice editing work with your avatar, in getting your signature image on the Christmas ornament

 

[ForgottenSeer 103564]

Congrats on the new mobile.

I have only owned one Samsung "S21 ultra" i loved everything about the phone except the One UI and all the bloat that came preinstalled. The hardware was top notch, the camera system was one of the best i have ever used on a mobile besides my "Nokia 9 Purview" which was the utlimate photography phone. I found samsungs tend to slow way down after some use even with powerful hardware, mostly due to the bloat, if you stream line it, im sure you will be satisfied for some time to come.

 

[harlan4096]

I've uninstalled and/or disabled almost all the Samsung pre-installed apps hehe...

 

[harlan4096]

@harlan4096 and nice editing work with your avatar, in getting your signature image on the Christmas ornament

I did via an online service some years ago so no credits for me

 

[SHvFl]

Congrats of the new phone. My provider also gave me a very good deal for this phone with my contract renewal coming soon but I read online that some people complain about lag when opening applications. Do you notice any lag with the phone or just early issues that are already fixed?

 

[harlan4096]

I'm not noticing any lag, but You have to think this is a mid-range device

 

[ForgottenSeer 100397]

You get to rate your own configurations today

I had the pleasure of attending the star-studded red carpet premiere of this blockbuster config and getting up close and personal with the high and mighty of MT's inner circle!

 

[CyberTech]

Congrats on your new phone as AndLaggy I mean as Samsung enjoy it.

Visca iPhone

 

[HarborFront]

You enable Auto Blocker?

 

[Moonhorse]

my mother has this same phone

A54 pros are very good quality display + 5/6 years of security updates , patch coming every month

cons are samsung own apps + oneui might be bit laggy sometimes

But in overall its very good phone and worth buying

 

[harlan4096]

You enable Auto Blocker?

Yes

 

[harlan4096]

harlan4096's Mobile Security Config · Setup v4
Updated Oct 5, 2026

What changed

• Mobile browsers: Google Chrome → Mozilla FireFox / Google Chrome
• File and photo backups: Device Auto BackUp to my GMail account
  MEGA Lite Pro (400GB) → * Device Auto BackUp to my GMail account.
  * Filen (10GB).
  * DiGi Storage (50GB).
• Mobile OS version: 14 → 16
• Security and privacy apps: Kaspersky Premium
  Auto Blocker
  App Block
  Net Analyzer → * Kaspersky Premium
  * Auto Blocker
  * App Block
  * Net Analyzer
• Firewall and VPN apps: Private DNS: dns.adguard.com
  Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN Unlimited (Kill Switch On - Connected 24/7) → * NextDNS
  * Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN Unlimited (Kill Switch On - Connected 24/7)
• Two-factor authentication: Google Auth → Google Authenticator
• Google Play Protect settings: Scan apps with Play Protect → Scan apps with Play Protect, Improve harmful app detection
• Password and passkey manager: Not Needed (I don't visit any forum or services where I have to type password, all controlled via Biometric) → Not Needed (I don't visit any forum or services where I have to type password, all controlled via Biometric ans/passkeys)
• Cloud storage: MEGA Lite Pro (400GB) → DiGi Storage (50GB), Filen (10GB)
• Android launcher: Samsung One UI 6.1 → Samsung One UI 8.1
• Subscriptions: None → None, Other subscription
• Mobile security update support: Older selection — review required → Supported - still receiving security updates
• Screen lock method: Older selection — review required → PIN
• Find a lost device: Older selection — review required → Google Find Hub (formerly Find My Device), SmartThings Find (Samsung), Third-party phone tracking app
• Feedback preference: Older selection — review required → Suggestions on the main improvements

Spoiler: Full setup snapshot

My current setup

• Mobile operating system: Android
• Mobile OS version: 16
• Mobile model: A54 5G
• Mobile brand: Samsung
• Security and privacy apps: * Kaspersky Premium
  * Auto Blocker
  * App Block
  * Net Analyzer
• Mobile browsers: Mozilla FireFox / Google Chrome
• File and photo backups: * Device Auto BackUp to my GMail account.
  * Filen (10GB).
  * DiGi Storage (50GB).
• Mobile security update support: Supported - still receiving security updates
• Mobile system updates: Automatic updates
• Google Play Protect settings: Scan apps with Play Protect, Improve harmful app detection
• App store(s): Google Play Store, Samsung Galaxy Store
• App updates: Auto-update on any connection
• Screen lock method: PIN
• Biometric security: Fingerprint(s), Other biometrics
• SIM and mobile number protection: Lock SIM card with a PIN
• Stolen Device Protection: On
• Unknown tracker alerts: Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android)
• Find a lost device: Google Find Hub (formerly Find My Device), SmartThings Find (Samsung), Third-party phone tracking app
• Firewall and VPN apps: * NextDNS
  * Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN Unlimited (Kill Switch On - Connected 24/7)
• Password and passkey manager: Not Needed (I don't visit any forum or services where I have to type password, all controlled via Biometric ans/passkeys)
• Phone & Caller ID: Integrated
• Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram
• Music & Podcasts: VLC
• Photo & Video: Integrated & VLC
• Entertainment: -
• Note-taking: Google Tasks App
• Cloud storage: DiGi Storage (50GB), Filen (10GB)
• Games: No Games!
• Android launcher: Samsung One UI 8.1
• Two-factor authentication: Google Authenticator
• Subscriptions: None, Other subscription
• Feedback preference: Suggestions on the main improvements

Feedback on this setup is welcome.

 

[harlan4096]

harlan4096's Mobile Security Config · Setup v5
Updated Oct 5, 2026

What changed

• File and photo backups: * Device Auto BackUp to my GMail account.
  * Filen (10GB).
  * DiGi Storage (50GB). → * Device Auto BackUp to my GMail account.
  * Filen Free (10GB).
  * DiGi Storage Free (50GB).
• App updates: Auto-update on any connection → Check and install app updates manually
• Firewall and VPN apps: * NextDNS
  * Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN Unlimited (Kill Switch On - Connected 24/7) → * NextDNS
  * Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN Unlimited (24/7)
• Cloud storage: DiGi Storage (50GB), Filen (10GB) → DiGi Storage Free (50GB), Filen Free (10GB)
• Android security patch date: Not specified → 2026-09-28

Spoiler: Full setup snapshot

My current setup

• Mobile operating system: Android
• Mobile OS version: 16
• Mobile model: A54 5G
• Mobile brand: Samsung
• Security and privacy apps: * Kaspersky Premium
  * Auto Blocker
  * App Block
  * Net Analyzer
• Mobile browsers: Mozilla FireFox / Google Chrome
• File and photo backups: * Device Auto BackUp to my GMail account.
  * Filen Free (10GB).
  * DiGi Storage Free (50GB).
• Mobile security update support: Supported - still receiving security updates
• Mobile system updates: Automatic updates
• Google Play Protect settings: Scan apps with Play Protect, Improve harmful app detection
• Android security patch date: 2026-09-28
• App store(s): Google Play Store, Samsung Galaxy Store
• App updates: Check and install app updates manually
• Screen lock method: PIN
• Biometric security: Fingerprint(s), Other biometrics
• SIM and mobile number protection: Lock SIM card with a PIN
• Stolen Device Protection: On
• Unknown tracker alerts: Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android)
• Find a lost device: Google Find Hub (formerly Find My Device), SmartThings Find (Samsung), Third-party phone tracking app
• Firewall and VPN apps: * NextDNS
  * Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN Unlimited (24/7)
• Password and passkey manager: Not Needed (I don't visit any forum or services where I have to type password, all controlled via Biometric ans/passkeys)
• Phone & Caller ID: Integrated
• Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram
• Music & Podcasts: VLC
• Photo & Video: Integrated & VLC
• Entertainment: -
• Note-taking: Google Tasks App
• Cloud storage: DiGi Storage Free (50GB), Filen Free (10GB)
• Games: No Games!
• Android launcher: Samsung One UI 8.1
• Two-factor authentication: Google Authenticator
• Subscriptions: None, Other subscription
• Feedback preference: Suggestions on the main improvements

Feedback on this setup is welcome.