Stop Your Android From SPYING On You!

David & David show you how to stop Android apps from spying on you. There are a lot of different Android settings that can restrict what apps can do and have access to on your Android.

Unfortunately, Androids aren't completely secure. In December 2022, Google had to release an update to fix more than 80 security vulnerabilities affecting Android phones. Four of these vulnerabilities were classified as "critical", meaning they were especially serious.

One "critical" vulnerability allowed hackers to run code on Androids using Bluetooth. The hackers were able to do this without even requesting permission to use Bluetooth on the device! When there's a serious security issue that could allow hackers or your Android to spy on you, make sure to download and install the latest security update.

The Sensors Off developer option turns off all sensors on your #Android, including the camera, microphone, accelerometer, and gyroscope. When Sensors Off is on, the Camera app won't open and your Android will display a message saying "security policy prevents use of camera."

However, big tech doesn't need to tap your camera or microphone to collect information about you. A lot of apps probably already have access to your location, contacts, text messages, and more. Head to Permission Manager and be intentional about which apps have access to other apps, services, and information on your Android.

We also recommend turning off Diagnostics & Usage data as well as Personalized Ads for both Google and manufacturer of your Android.

Next, make sure the apps on your Android don't have the ability to install other apps without your permission. We recommend turning off Install Unknown Apps for every app so you have control when an app wants to install another app on your Android.

Finally, head to Device Admin Apps to see which apps have been given administrative control over your Android. This control can include simple things like locking and unlocking the screen, but some apps could have the ability to erase all the data on your Android. Make sure any untrustworthy app doesn't have admin access you don't want it to have.

0:00 Intro
0:23 Turn On Developer Options
0:58 Sensors Off
3:27 Permission Manager
4:25 Location Services
5:42 Messages
6:40 More Permissions
7:24 Customized Ads
8:18 Personalized Ads
9:30 Google Location History
10:42 Google Ads
11:27 Usage & Diagnostics
12:05 Install Unknown
13:49 Device Admin Apps

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[Mak_]

I was pleasantly surprised Android actually takes away permissions from apps you haven't opened for a long time. It gives you a notification.

[wayneaustin]

Amazing how privacy has gone out the window over the last 30 years

[elyt]

Okay I just want to share my experience following most of the things said in this video.
So it's been like 2 weeks now since I watched this video and I gotta say... these things really did made my Galaxy S10e last a little longer. And it was noticeable for me ngl. I actually couldn't believe it especially yesterday while I was out for like almost 5 hours with mobile data turned, my Galaxy Watch4 & Galaxy Buds+ connected, listening to music at around 40-70% volume, Ambient mode on level 3 and they were mostly in my ears the whole time I was outside, and I came home with a battery of 33%.
What's impressive is that I haven't replaced its stock battery yet.
So thank you so much, David & David 🤘🤍👏

[boobox]

Google and Apple know that only a very minor amount of people care enough about security to limit their phones functionality to take these steps.

[CG-]

Thank God for people like these 2 gentleman, who not only explain, but also show step-by-step on the phone how to cut out the 'third eye.' Thank you, very informative.

[littlestbroccoli]

Users shouldn't have to be responsible for this. Appreciate what you are doing, thank you. One day we'll make this spying illegal.

[jmsyoxj]

A very important developer option that was missed in this video is changing the default USB configuration. By default, android allows any USB connection effectively full access to your phone. This can mean plugging in your phone to a computer at work to get a quick charge can allow your work computer's security software to run a full scan of your device and install management apps, or even worse if you use a public charger at an airport or something then it can automatically install malware to your device. All this can be prevented by changing the default usb behavior to "charge only" and you tap a notification to change it when you'reat home on your personal computer and whatnot.

Also, it's notable with these settings changes that quite frequently android updates will re-enable many of these settings or install new apps and automatically hand over admin priviledges to the new app (when you can't disable system updates ability to install apps) so you really have to go through this process every few months to check what new BS android has done to your phone. One of the more recent android updates on samsung has made "smart switch" permanently installed, it cannot be disabled, and it has access to absolutely everything on your device, all of which was done without any warning to the user.

[tardnut]

It's about time "we the people" take back our country from these corrupt politicians!!!

[Morza]

We could always go back to the good ol days & leave the phone home. How did we ever survive??!! 😁

[victormuhia]

no rubbish, no cheap gimmicks, just straight facts. will share this everywhere

[theonlybuster]

Android settings tend to move around from time to time. This video should be re-done every year or so because it's SO VERY useful

[KassiusFineArt]

It's surprising the amount of things changed on your phone after an update. It will change privacy settings & even download games that you don't want.

[mortanicus]

One more point - if you are very careful what you agree to in the first place when setting up your phone and setting up apps, most of these settings will never get turned on. I never agree to anything that I don't have to during setup.

[ldeleon]

Wow. Never realized all this just to have your privacy 😱 Thank you! This was very helpful! I'm sure it's not 100% private, but this is a huge help! Thanks guys!!! 🙌🏼

[GroovingPict]

I think it's fascinating how many of these privacy-violating settings are apparently on by default on your American phone and which are off by default on my Norwegian phone.

[YOUTUBEISRANBYRETARDS]

The problem with permissions management is you cannot turn everything off. Google has all apps linked to be dependent on each other so while some apps can have permissions removed many others cannot. Android/Samsung or Google should not be allowed to view photos, videos, messages or call logs from their end. This leads to doxxing, exploiting or other nefarious acts against users. All phones have a built-in separate chip that can make emergency calls without a sim. The developers option cannot bypass the speaker, camera or gyro sensors which still can be collected even without a sim. The only way to ensure your privacy is to throw your phone in a lake and never use one again

[Dzeimz]

Wow this must be one of the most important videos around! I'm relatively tech savvy but I didn't know most of this. I'll be doing this later on. Many thanks!

[jmm]

Amer I followed your ink refill technique, and it worked great. Thanks for sharing it.👍👏🤗

At first two of the cartridges were not recognized by my Brother printer, I putted some black tape over their chips, printer did not wanted to run, so I removed the tape and insert them back, and instantly printer began to work.
Did not use a chip reset because I didn't have one, and wanted to try it first without it.

[JessicaFEREM]

The most important thing to do is when you set up your phone, any optional checkbox, uncheck it unless you absolutely need it.
A lot of these settings are right there in the setup process.
And I always think, any data being processed or sent off could mean extra battery life, even it a little.
The location data is the absolute worst at draining your battery quickly, as well as the Google play services, so tighten down the permissions for that service.