Protect your phone
Location
Location services, like GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors help
estimate your phone’s location.
To choose which apps can determine your phone’s location, swipe up
from the home screen and tap
Settings > Location. Tap App location
permissions, then tap an app. Choose Allow all the time, Allow only
while using the app, Ask every time, or Don’t allow.
Google privacy & security
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Google >
Manage your Google Account
Tap an option:
» Personal info: Review your information. You can remove or add
information, and choose who can see your information.
» Data & privacy: Review websites you’ve visited and more. Choose
whether to save your browser and other history. If there are privacy
suggestions, tap to explore them.
» Security: See recommendations to protect your account and recent
sign-in activity. Set up additional verification methods to make your
account more secure.
App pinning
To keep an app open on your screen, pin it for easy access.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap
Settings > Security >
App pinning, then tap the switch to turn it on
To pin an app, open the app and then tap Recents
. Swipe left or right
to see the app, then tap the app’s icon at the top of the screen and tap
Pin.
To unpin the app, touch and hold
and .
Backup & restore
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > System >
Backup > Back up by Google One
Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your
phone, just log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events,
and other details you synced with the account.
To restore your Google Play apps, see Take care of your apps.
Tip: When you logged in to your Google account, you can also use
Google One for more storage. Additional charges may apply.
App safety
Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your
phone’s performance—see Choose carefully.
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