How to Secure Android Device? [With/without Root]

How to Secure Android Device with/without Root? Smartphone security is the biggest concern nowadays. Did you secured your android device? If yes, what you did for your device’s security? You must have protected your android phone or tablet with a password or pattern. But, these locks or patterns won’t provide full security to your android device. Here we are providing you some tips on how to secure android device with or without rooting. We can assure you that  woth these tips you can provide maximum security to your android device.

How to Secure Rooted Android Device?

Rooting often invites threats on your android device. It is necessary to keep the eye on your android phone’s security after rooting. With the following tips you can secure your android device after rooting.

1. Install a root management app

Rooting allows you to access some special apps. These apps require admin access, which allows them to access all your data of phone. These apps can even access your banking credentials or personal information. To avoid it, you can install a trusted root management app. It will act as a gatekeeper and will protect your device from sharing sensitive information to apps. SuperSu is such an root management app which you can use to secure the access of your android device.

2. Configure a firewall on your android device

To secure your rooted android phone you should install a firewall app which can restrict the data usage of app. You can install AFwall+ ( android firewall+), it will help you to select the apps which you want to use your data. You can restrict unnecessary apps with it.

3. Don’t allow permission to each and every app

Allowing permission to access your data may be dangerous for your android device. Some apps show ads on your device. Such apps may collect all information about you with your device. Whenever such apps ask permission, you should be a lil careful before granting it.

4. Always install apps from trusted sources.

Always be cautious when installing a new app. Check whether it is trustworthy source or not. Avoid downloading apk files from unknown source.

5. Always turn off USB debugging after use.

USB debugging can also create a threat to your rooted device. Always take care to turn off every time you are done with your work.

6. Update your device regularly

For security it is necessary to update device with latest security updates. Rooted device doesn’t get automatically updated, they get push updates for custom ROM. In case, you are not getting it update your device manually.

7. Backup your data

In rooting you usually lose some important Google services, in this case your device might become useless. To prevent it you should take backup of your data.

How to Secure Unrooted Android Device?

If your device is not rooted. Following tips will help you to keep your android device secure.

1. Install apps of secure sources. Always prefer Google play for installation.

2. Install remote tracking app to control your android device data with remote location and wipe it in case of losing your phone.

3. Install an antivirus on your android device to secure it from internet threat.

4. Check for updates regularly.

5. Avoid using public WiFi. It may be dangerous for your phone.

6. Lock your apps individually, to do so you can install applock.

These were some tips which can help you to secure your android device. Follow these to get maximum security on your android phone.

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