Basic Security Pixel 7 Security config for 2025 (Secondary Phone)

Last updated
Jul 7, 2026
Mobile brand
Google
Mobile model
Pixel 7
Phone OS
Android
Phone OS version
16
Phone OS Support status
Supported - Able to receive updates for OS and security
Phone OS Updates status
Disabled
Google Play Protect settings
    • Scan apps with Play Protect
    • Improve harmful app detection
    • Permissions for unused apps to be removed
Google Play system update
Jun 1, 2026
App store(s)
    • Google Play Store
    • Other APT/APK sources
App updates
Manually check and update apps*
Phone unlock
PIN (medium-high security)
Biometric security
    • Fingerprint(s)
    • Other biometrics
SIM PIN and Card Lock
    • Not protected
Stolen Device Protection
On
Tracker Protection
    • Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android)
Find my Phone
    • Find My Device (Google)
Security & Privacy Apps
None
Firewall & VPN Apps
Mullvad (Didn't renew as Speeds were slow)
Browser
Brave
Password manager
Bitwarden
Authenticator
MS Authenticator, Aegis
Phone & Caller ID
Google Phone
Messaging
Whatsapp, Threema, Google Messages RCS and Signal
Music & Podcasts
YT Music, Musicolet
Photo & Video
Google Photos
Entertainment
Youtube, Hotstar,Prime video
Note-taking
Google Notes
Cloud storage
Google Drive
Games
Homescapes and similar
Android launcher
Pixel Launcher
File and Photo backup
Google Drive, Google One, Near unlimited Google Photos backup till device EOL on 4a.
Subscriptions
    • Google One Basic 100GB
Notable changes
Android 16 July 2026 SP and Google Play System Updates.
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