Five Easy Android security tips-Safety First

1. Use Google Play to find safe apps

 Google uses a variety of methods to check that developers are complying with their policies. If an app violates those policies, it is blocked from Play Store.Developer' account will also be blocked so that he cannot publish any other apps through the same account again. Apps that are considered to be potentially harmful are blocked and flagged for a manual review by members of the Android Security Team. So it safe to use applications from Google Play Store than any other source.Google has Strict policy towards developers to protect the users from any potential harm.

2. Set a screen lock and activate Android Device Manager

  

Set a screen lock so a stranger can’t access what’s on your device. And should you ever lose your device, you can remotely locate, lock, or even wipe it with Android Device Manager. This feature comes preinstalled on all Android devices with the Play store, so you just need to activate it.

3. Check that your device is encrypted

Encryption is important because it protects your data by storing it in an unreadable form, so if your device is lost or stolen your information remains protected. To ensure that your device is encrypted enter Settings, tap Security, and tap Encrypt phone (or Encrypt tablet) under Encryption.

4. Manage app permissions

Each Android app is housed in a virtual sandbox. That means, unless you’ve given it additional permissions, the only data an app can use is the data that’s in it. For example, apps that you install aren’t able to access information like photos or your location unless you give them permission. On devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, you can control a given app’s permissions by entering Settings, tapping Apps and selecting an app from the list of installed apps surfaced. On the App info screen, you’ll see a Permissions category that lists all the permissions that app has access to. When you click on this you’ll be able to toggle on and off individual permissions.

5. Never Jail Break(root) your Android Device

Well, rooting an Android phone simply means to gain administrative privileges (or root access) on the system.If not properly used you are going to expose your device to danger.Your private information may get leaked.Giving administrative privilage to an application means giving that application the right to do anything on your phone.So do you think its safe?