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Smartphone tips and tricks 2025: In today's fast-paced life, mobile phone has become the most important gadget. Apart from staying connected with people, it helps us in many daily routine tasks. Whereas till a few years ago most of the work was done through paper, now many of the works have taken digital form. Now most of our personal details remain in the mobile phone only. Therefore, it is very important to keep them safe. If our smartphone falls into someone else's hands, it can cause great harm.
Ever since the reach of internet has increased, questions have also started being raised on the safety of mobile phones. Every day new cases of scam and fraud keep coming to light. Whereas earlier there was a risk of data theft only if the mobile was stolen, now there is a danger of data theft from the internet even when we have it. Today we will tell you some important tips by which you can make your smartphone many times more secure.
Do not use public WiFi
Many people start using public Wi-Fi installed at places like railway stations, bus stops, hotels etc. If you do not know, then let us tell you that scammers can easily access your phone through public Wi-Fi. Through its network, cyber criminals can install malware on the phone and gain access to your device. Therefore, one should never use public WiFi.
Use VPN
If you have to use public Wi-Fi then you must use VPN. VPN i.e. Virtual Private Network keeps your personal data secure in transit. It also works to make your digital footprint anonymous. By using a VPN you can hide your browsing activity, identity and location.
create strong password
In today's time, passwords are used to protect everything from smartphones, laptops to Gmail and various applications. Many people make a big mistake in creating passwords. Never create a password that contains information about you that most people know. Never keep common passwords like 12345, ABDCEFG. Such common and short passwords are easily cracked. Be sure to include special characters while creating the password.
Do not use Face Unlock
Many types of security lock unlock features are provided in today's smartphones. Now, along with PIN, pattern, the facility of face unlock is also provided in the phone. If you want to keep your smartphone safe then you should avoid using face unlock. Let us tell you that Face ID can be easily cracked. These are much weaker than PIN or pattern passwords.
Check App Permissions
We often need new applications. If you are installing a new application, then you must keep one thing in mind that what kind of permissions it is asking from you. Many people give all types of permissions to all applications without thinking whether that application requires it or not. Therefore, you must pay attention before clicking the Allow button after installation.
Information- If you have these apps in your smartphone, then delete them immediately, the government also ordered Google and Apple.
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