{"id":70711,"date":"2022-11-23T09:19:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T17:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/?p=70711"},"modified":"2022-11-24T11:50:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T19:50:28","slug":"set-up-security-settings-new-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/privacy-security\/set-up-security-settings-new-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"New phone? Give yourself the gift of privacy with these 5 tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/11\/FX_Distilled_SPBundleBlog-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration shows two gift boxes and a padlock.\" class=\"wp-image-70712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/11\/FX_Distilled_SPBundleBlog-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/11\/FX_Distilled_SPBundleBlog-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/11\/FX_Distilled_SPBundleBlog-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/11\/FX_Distilled_SPBundleBlog-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/11\/FX_Distilled_SPBundleBlog-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/11\/FX_Distilled_SPBundleBlog-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/11\/FX_Distilled_SPBundleBlog-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Nick Velazquez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ve unboxed a shiny new phone, peeled the sticker off the screen and transferred your data. If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019ve made the smart decision to take another important step: Setting up your device for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/category\/privacy-security\/\">privacy and security<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five steps you can take to help <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/internet-culture\/hacked-unravelling-a-data-breach\/\">keep your data safe<\/a>. Your future self thanks you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Set up privacy controls on your new devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know which apps know your location, track your online activity and have access to your contacts? Check your privacy settings to make sure you\u2019re only sharing what you\u2019re comfortable sharing with your apps. Here\u2019s how to get to your phone\u2019s privacy settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>iPhone: Settings &gt; Privacy &amp; Security<\/li><li>Android: Settings &gt; Privacy &gt; Permission Manager<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Turn on auto-update<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Updates can be disruptive, but they\u2019re also vital in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/mozilla\/its-international-data-privacy-day-help-us-build-a-better-internet\/\">keeping your device safe from hackers<\/a> who take advantage of security holes that updates are intended to patch. Here\u2019s where you can turn on auto-update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>iPhone: Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update &gt; Automatic Updates<\/li><li>Android: Settings &gt; Software Updates<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Opt out of the default browser<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure it\u2019s convenient to use the browser that\u2019s already on your phone. But you do have a choice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/new\/?utm_source=blog.mozilla.org&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-nav\">Download Firefox<\/a> to use a browser that\u2019s backed by a nonprofit and that will always put you and your privacy first. Once you\u2019ve installed Firefox, here\u2019s how to make it your default browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>iPhone: Settings &gt; Firefox &gt; Default Browser App &gt; Firefox<\/li><li>Android: Settings &gt; Set as default browser &gt; Firefox for Android &gt; Set as default<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit: If you already use Firefox on desktop, you\u2019ll get to see your bookmarks, history and saved credit card information and passwords on your phone too. Just log into your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/products\/firefox\/firefox-tips\/firefox-account-password-manager-bookmarks-credit-card-autofill\/\">Firefox account<\/a> to move seamlessly between your devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wExforAGSm1dzZA5pAq-fbuDBOiy9K-hbVTj2jVFWIU1H2XQ2TvTesk5GXxWExDgvruSiy2B5sWvQ7M5azTKCLL8Bc2PRr1pmYzYMJwHIqBn9jMWPGmDrxRQomIB6gkSal0MZMKdTuFW8cyy7o_f-MLbfdqKHEsUDvZHttgRDVrlA2GM0OAa5QRi3VRyfg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wExforAGSm1dzZA5pAq-fbuDBOiy9K-hbVTj2jVFWIU1H2XQ2TvTesk5GXxWExDgvruSiy2B5sWvQ7M5azTKCLL8Bc2PRr1pmYzYMJwHIqBn9jMWPGmDrxRQomIB6gkSal0MZMKdTuFW8cyy7o_f-MLbfdqKHEsUDvZHttgRDVrlA2GM0OAa5QRi3VRyfg\" alt=\"A table compares major browsers' security and privacy features, including private browsing, blocking third-party tracking cookies by default, blocking cryptomining scripts and blocking social trackers. Firefox checks the boxes for all.\" width=\"666\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Prevent spam texts and calls with Firefox Relay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want fewer spam text messages and calls? Sign up for Firefox Relay, which gives you a phone number mask (i.e. not your true digits) when website forms ask for your number. That way, when you\u2019re making restaurant reservations or signing up for discount codes, you lessen the chance of companies selling your phone number to third parties. Bonus: You can even give your phone number mask to people when you don\u2019t want to give them your true number just yet. Phone calls and texts will automatically get forwarded to you. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/privacy-security\/hide-your-phone-number-with-firefox-relay\/\">how Firefox Relay works here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Consider using a VPN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do you know what a VPN is? No? You\u2019re not alone | #AskFirefox\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nKwPyEZ4pbQ?list=PLFlAJDI87Jg1It3hFaH61sYytK1lAU7fG\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many mobile apps don\u2019t implement encryption properly, leaving the data on your phone vulnerable to hackers. Using a VPN encrypts your connection and conceals your IP address, shielding your identity and location from prying eyes. The Mozilla VPN, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/7-vpn-services-found-recording-user-logs-despite-no-log-pledge\">unlike some services<\/a>, will never log and sell your data. (P.S. We\u2019ve made it more accessible to take advantage of both Firefox Relay and Mozilla VPN. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/mozilla\/the-best-gift-for-anyone-who-wants-to-feel-safer-when-they-go-online-mozilla-privacy-products\/\">Learn more about it here.)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying secure and private online isn\u2019t hard, but it does take some effort. Mozilla is always here to help. For more tips about living your best online life, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLFlAJDI87Jg1It3hFaH61sYytK1lAU7fG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#AskFirefox series on YouTube<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"ft-c-inline-cta\" href=\" https:\/\/relay.firefox.com\/\">\n  <div class=\"ft-c-inline-cta__media\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2020\/06\/fx_blog_header_firefox-relay-800x800.png\" class=\"attachment-1x1 size-1x1\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2020\/06\/fx_blog_header_firefox-relay-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2020\/06\/fx_blog_header_firefox-relay-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ft-c-inline-cta__content\">\n     <h3>Layer on even more protection with phone number masking<\/h3>      <span>Sign up for Firefox Relay<\/span>   <\/div>\n<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019ve unboxed a shiny new phone, peeled the sticker off the screen and transferred your data. 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