If you’re like most people, you probably use your Android phone to access the internet, make calls, and do some other basic tasks. But there are a few things you can do to reduce your reliance on your phone and make it more difficult for someone else to access your data or control your device.

  1. Disable location services: This is the first step in reducing the chances that someone can track or control your device. Location services allow apps to track where you are and how you’re moving around, which could be used by attackers to track or exploit you. To disable location services on your Android phone, go to Settings > Security > Location Services and change the setting from “On” to “Off.”
  2. Disable notifications: Another way of reducing the chances that someone can control or track your device is by disabling notifications. This will stop any notifications from being sent even if someone has permission to send them. To disable notifications on your Android phone, go to Settings > Notifications and change the setting from “On” to “Off.”
  3. Disable encryption: Encryption helps protect data against unauthorized access and theft. To disable encryption on your Android phone, go to Settings > Security > Encryption and change the setting from “On” to “Off.”