Advanced Security Vasudev's Mobile Security Config

Current configurationAndroid
Version 4Updated
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Only essential issues, pleaseWhat changed Answers for another system: 1
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Recommended next steps* Enable Android Updates *Enable IM and mobile number protection

harlan4096 ·

Device & operating system

, 4 answers
Mobile operating system
Android
Mobile OS version
17
Mobile brand
Google
Mobile model
Pixel 7

Protection & updates

, 12 answers
Security and privacy apps
None
Mobile security update support
Supported - still receiving security updates
Mobile system updates
Disabled
Google Play Protect settings
Scan apps with Play Protect, Improve harmful app detection, Permissions for unused apps to be removed
Android security patch date
2026-10-05
Google Play system update
2026-09-01
App store(s)
Google Play Store, Other APT/APK sources
App updates
Check and install app updates manually
Screen lock method
PIN
Biometric security
Fingerprint(s), Other biometrics
SIM and mobile number protection
Not protected
Unknown tracker alerts
Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android)

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 5 answers
Mobile browsers
Brave
Firewall and VPN apps
None
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden, Bramble
Phone & Caller ID
Google Phone
Two-factor authentication
MS Authenticator, Aegis

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers
File and photo backups
Google Drive, Google One, Near unlimited Google Photos backup till device EOL on 4a.
Cloud storage
Google Drive

Apps, specs & notes

, 10 answers
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
Games
Homescapes and similar
Android launcher
Pixel Launcher
Subscriptions
Google One Basic 100GB
Notable changes
Android 17 Oct 2026 SP and Sept 2026 Google Play System Updates.
Feedback preference
Only essential issues, please

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Stolen Device Protection iPhone only
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Find a lost device
Find My Device (Google)
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Last updated
Jul 7, 2026
Mobile brand
Google
Mobile model
Pixel 7
Mobile operating system
Android
Mobile OS version
16
Mobile security update support
Supported - still receiving security updates
Mobile system updates
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
Check and install app updates manually
Screen lock method
PIN
Biometric security
    • Fingerprint(s)
    • Other biometrics
SIM and mobile number protection
    • Not protected
Stolen Device Protection
On
Unknown tracker alerts
    • Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android)
Find a lost device
    • Google Find Hub (formerly Find My Device)
Security and privacy apps
None
Firewall and VPN apps
Mullvad (Didn't renew as Speeds were slow)
Mobile browsers
Brave
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden
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
Two-factor authentication
MS Authenticator, Aegis
File and photo backups
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.
Feedback preference

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Vasudev

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Published snapshot Version 1 View current setup This post records an earlier version. Open the current setup for the latest details.
My Current device Pixel 4a unless 6a/7a or even until similar design iPhone SE/1x comes out with compact size similar to Pixel 4a.
Switched to Pixel 7.
Whatsapp is suspected for hack but still pending. Deleted Telegram account but was able to create it thrice even after deletion.
 
Last edited:
From the setup owner View current setup
Updated to March SP and feature drop with 12L.
EDIT: There were some bugs though like slow internet with VPN profile and SD maid accessibility service based cache clean is broken in 12L and only workaround was to enable Select to Speak accessibility shortcut suggested by a user at github. It affects all Pixels or 12L in general.
 

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