Privacy check — what to change on your new phone before you sign in

Introduction

For privacy check before you log heavy accounts into a new phone, a few quick privacy moves reduce data leakage and protect accounts. Follow these basics for Android and iPhone right away.

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Privacy check — Main Points

• Limit device access: Review and remove unwanted devices from your Apple/Google account and set a strong device passcode. Change your account password if recovered from a backup.
• Permissions & Privacy Dashboard: On Android, open Privacy → Permission Manager or Privacy Dashboard and deny camera/mic/location to apps that don’t need them. On iPhone, check Privacy & Security for microphone and location settings.
• Turn on MFA & Password Manager: Enable two-factor authentication for your Apple ID/Google Account and set up a password manager (built-in or third-party) before re-adding accounts.
• Limit ad and telemetry settings: Disable ad personalization, limit analytics sharing during setup, and opt out of diagnostic uploads where offered. Review App Store/Play Store “Data Safety” or privacy labels before installing apps.

Conclusion

A 10–15 minute privacy checklist at first setup prevents many common leaks. Do these steps before re-signing into core accounts and after restoring backups to reduce surprise data sharing.

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Author note: Practical steps drawn from Google and Apple privacy guides — short, actionable checklist for new-device setup.

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