Android 6: improve data protection & privacy - how it works

Android 6: How to improve privacy & privacy

You can change some settings for better data protection.

Deactivate location: Go to "Settings"> "Location" and deactivate it here. Then tap "Google Location History" and move the slider here too.
Restrict location for apps: At the same time, you should check in the "Settings" under "Apps" and "App permissions"> "Location" the apps that can access your location.
Turn off personalized advertising: Google provides you with personalized advertising. To prevent this, go to "Google"> "Ads" in the "Settings". Touch "Personalized ads" to turn them off.

Use VPN: The best VPN client for Android helps you with total anonymity. You are guaranteed to surf anonymously.
Switch off data acquisition: To improve the auto correction, data is entered using the keyboard. If you want to switch this off, go to "Settings"> "Language & input"> "On-screen keyboard"> "Gboard". In the next step, tap on "Advanced" and then on "Share usage statistics" and "Share sections".
Browser: The Google Chrome browser is preinstalled, but sends some data to Google. Our tip: Use an alternative browser.

You can also find the most sensitive data on your mobile phone in the Mail app. Here you can increase your privacy separately.

A convenient way is via the app p Wegp. All connections are encrypted on your Android smartphone for a one-time fee of 59 cents. This includes not only your emails, but also chats and all other connections.
Alternatively, you can also use an anonymous mail provider such as Posteo. No personal data is stored here, all mail traffic is encrypted. However, the service costs one euro per month, which you can also send completely anonymously by post.

We'll tell you how to activate hidden functions in Android 6 in the next practical tip.