Hey Hexbear
Like to think I do an ok job keeping my desktop setup secure, but realized recently I don't do the same for my mobile devices.
Does anyone have any good tips how to help keep your phone more private and secure?
I have both an android and iPhone, and realize androids are superior to that sort of customization. Thought it might be useful tho if anyone had any tips for either though.
Less is more with app's 100%. Wiping the android device and never signing into Google is another easy move. Just use F-Droid for your app's. Anything that's not on F-Droid can be obtained through the Aurora Store, which is in F-Droid. Aurora is the play store but can be accessed anonymously.
Setting up a private DNS server and setting it as the phones DNS is a good move on android. I like NextDNS for this as it lets you add filters.
VPN's like MullVad or Proton aren't a bad thing. VPN with block connection without VPN + a private DNS is a solid one-two-punch.
Setting up two users in the android phone is great. One for banking, uber/lyft, work or school stuff and the other for personal. Helps segregate the app data.
Above all this, a private OS is the final move. Graphene OS is amazing, but only works on Pixel phones. Calyx OS, Lineage OS, /e/, and Postmarket OS are other options which will also increase your mobile privacy across many different phone models.
Privacy is a marathon and not a sprint. So good on you handling your desktop! These are some options but it'll just depend on your threat model to determine if they're bit much compared to other options.