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recommended to help you protect personal and confidential 
information.
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Place your device in a safe area to prevent it from 
unauthorized use.
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Set your device screen to lock and create a password or 
unlock pattern to open it.
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Periodically back up personal information kept on your SIM 
card, memory card, or stored in your device memory. If you 
change to a different device, be sure to move or delete any 
personal information on your old device.
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If you are worried about viruses when you receive messages 
or emails from a stranger, you can delete them without 
opening them.
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If you use your device to browse the Internet, avoid websites 
that might pose a security risk to avoid theft of your personal 
information.
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If you use services such as Wi-Fi tethering or Bluetooth, set 
passwords for these services to prevent unauthorized access. 
When these services are not in use, turn them off.
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Install or upgrade device security software and regularly scan 
for viruses.
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Be sure to obtain third-party applications from a legitimate 
source. Downloaded third-party applications should be 
scanned for viruses.
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Install security software or patches released by Huawei or 
third-party application providers.
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Some applications require and transmit location information. 
As a result, a third-party may be able to share your location 
information.
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Your device may provide detection and diagnostic 
information to third-party application providers. Third party 
vendors use this information to improve their products and 
services.