Android › Module 2 › Lesson 2
Mobile Privacy Settings
Tighten location, ads, notifications, and app permissions on modern Android
Opening
Defaults favor convenience
Out of the box, Android gives apps more access than many people realize: precise location, contacts sync, ad IDs, notification peeks. Fifteen minutes of settings work buys a quieter, safer phone.
1. High-Impact Privacy Tweaks
Location
Prefer While using the app. Revoke background location for apps that do not need to track you.
Permission manager
Review Camera, Mic, Photos, Contacts—revoke what is unused.
Notifications
Hide sensitive content on lock screen; kill spammy app alerts.
Ads & tracking
Reset/delete advertising ID where available; limit ad personalization.
Autofill & accounts
Keep only accounts you use; remove old work/personal leftovers.
2. Quick Path (varies by OEM)
Typical Android privacy tourSettings → Security & privacy / Privacy Settings → Location Settings → Apps → See all apps → Permissions Settings → Notifications → Privacy on lock screen Settings → Google → Ads (or Privacy sandbox / Ads)
Settings → Security & privacy / Privacy Settings → Location Settings → Apps → See all apps → Permissions Settings → Notifications → Privacy on lock screen Settings → Google → Ads (or Privacy sandbox / Ads)
Approximate location is enough for weather
Many apps work fine without Precise location. Deny Precise unless navigation or find-my-device needs it.
Knowledge Check
A good default for most apps’ location access is:
Multiple choice
Knowledge Check
True or False: Hiding sensitive notification content on the lock screen helps privacy.
True or False
Knowledge Check
Why review Mic and Camera permissions?
Multiple choice