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You don’t need to be a tech expert to keep your phone secure. You just need to know where to tap. From sneaky, data-hungry apps to overlooked settings that leak sensitive information, your iPhone or Android device may be exposing more than you realize.
The good news? Making just a few tweaks to your settings can instantly boost your privacy, reduce tracking and give you more control over your digital life.
Here are five safety-boosting settings you can (and should) turn on today. No complicated apps or tools required. Just smart, built-in features that protect your information behind the scenes.
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IS YOUR PHONE HACKED? HOW TO TELL AND WHAT TO DO
A woman updating her settings on her smartphone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
This article is based on tests conducted using an iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18.5 and a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with One UI 7.0 on Android 15. Results and instructions may vary depending on your device model and software version.
1. Limit ad tracking
Because your phone shouldn’t sell your behavior
Apps love your data, especially when it helps them target ads. On iPhone and Android, apps can track what you do across other apps and websites unless you say otherwise. Here’s what to look for:
You keep seeing the same weirdly specific ad after searching for something once. Or you download a game, and suddenly ads know your location, interests and habits.
Here’s how to stop the tracking:
On iPhone:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking → Toggle off “Allow Apps to Request to Track.”
“Allow Apps to Request to Track” toggle on iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
On Android:
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer
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Settings > Google > All services > Ads → Turn off “Ad personalization” or choose “Delete advertising ID” for more privacy.
This won’t block all ads, but it prevents apps from tracking your activity.
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