10 Tips to take care of your Android

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Nikhil Gorwani
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May 1, 2013, 12:40:37 PM via Website

1) installing anti-virus software.

2) Make sure you check out apps carefully before you install them on your phone or tablet

3) Text messages from unknown entities are best deleted, not answered or else you might end up with malware.

4) Be sure your app comes from the right developers

5) Update your phone's software as often as possible as keeping your operating system up-to-date reduces the risk of security vulnerabilities.

6) Choose your cloud storage wisely

7) Back up your data and add a remote-wipe feature

8) Avoid financial transactions on your phone

9) Encrypt your data . Enable data encryption by tapping Settings -> Security -> Enable Encryption.

10) Use a passcode or pattern lock to protect your phone

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Devaspora
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Jun 11, 2013, 6:35:52 PM via Website

Isn't this section supposed to be non-Android stuff? Good tips btw

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Loie Favre
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Jun 11, 2013, 6:42:52 PM via Website

You're right Devaspora.

This is definitely some useful info! Thanks! Keep it up and share more if you have any more knowledge you would like to share. I will move it to the appropriate category.

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