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How to secure a Samsung device? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have just received a Samsung galaxy fold5 through the post, however I imagine it's full of bloatware and I'm inexperienced with this type of device. What is the first things that you would do to secure it? Thank you 😊

Edit: I mean to be more privacy focused

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Factory reset
Setup but SKIP GOOGLE & SAMSUNG LOGIN
Install F-Droid/Droid-ify
Install Aurora Store
Uninstall or disable as much default apps as you can
Install Simple Mobile Tools or other opensource alternative from F-Droid
Install everything else you need

Use openaource apps from fdroid, or if you really have to then use Aurora store. For office use collabora office, for youtube newpipe, video vlc, etc. NEVER LOG IN TO GOOGLE/SAMSUNG ACCOUNT ON ANY APP except Aurora store. For any other recommendation/alternative just aak me.

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