Use the screen lock
Do not ignore the most basic screen lock function, although this is the most basic security measures, but simple and effective. According to survey data show that 34% of Android users do not set the screen lock, which is obviously a very big security risk. Although malware, backdoor great harm, but do not ignore the most basic security measures, because if the phone is stolen, at least the user information will not be easily leaked. Set the screen lock is very simple, and each Android phone support, as long as the settings - security - screen lock project can be.
In addition, the need to pay attention to set the password to use strong passwords, simply do not set "123456" or "password" this simple law of weak passwords, refer to some websites or account registration password rules, the password contains irregular numbers , Uppercase letters and lowercase letters, at least 8 characters, is relatively safe.
Device encryption
Screen lock is only a very basic protection measures, if you want to make local data more secure, may wish to use more sophisticated encryption. Android itself already provides data encryption, support for mobile storage and external storage, if you want to encrypt the data on the micro SD card, you need to spend some time. Encrypted data only need to enter the Settings - Security menu, select the relevant option.
Android Device Manager
Android also has similar iPhone "find my iPhone" feature, this feature can be bound to the device and Google account (or mobile phone manufacturers own account), in the case of mobile Internet access, you can manage through the site, including viewing geography Location, lock or delete data in the case of lost mobile phones can play a role.
Use Android VPN
Using a public WIFI network in public places poses a risk that exposes the device to an insecure network environment and is hacked and tracked. Effective way to solve this problem is to use the VPN the Android , the device IP does not directly connect to the network, but first connect the terminal server, which means that in the same public network devices you can not get real information for network intrusion protection is a certain effect, currently on the market of high-profile easy to use Android VPN should be: FlyVPN, use interested can search.
Use encrypted communication services
Many Internet communication software provides a better data encryption mechanism, such as Skype, use them to send Internet messages is relatively safe. As for non-network messages, you can download some encryption software to achieve a more secure send and receive.
Learn about app permissions
Early Android garbage or Trojan applications, is not perfect through the application of the mechanism of authority, resident in the background for espionage, such as a flashlight applications need information and Internet permissions, is undoubtedly very unreasonable. Although this situation has improved, but still have to be careful with some ulterior motives of the application, so download and install applications, we should try to select a reliable application store, and carefully check the installation permissions. In addition, if you feel the phone is no reason to slow down or often pop-up spam push, you can enter the Settings - Application - Permissions project to troubleshoot.
Antivirus and protection applications
If you often download some applications from the Internet, then install antivirus and protection applications is still very necessary. At present, Android field has a lot of security software, you can achieve virus killing, garbage and Trojan horse application troubleshooting and other functions to ensure the safety of equipment.