[HN Gopher] Smartphone Hardening non-root Guide 2.0 (for normal ...
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Smartphone Hardening non-root Guide 2.0 (for normal people)
Author : URfejk
Score : 62 points
Date : 2020-08-08 14:08 UTC (8 hours ago)
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| dguido wrote:
| If you're looking for a hardening guide for iOS, then try the
| iVerify app. It will help you detect jailbreaks, check critical
| security settings, and teach you about many more.
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| https://blog.trailofbits.com/2019/11/14/introducing-iverify-...
| CJefferson wrote:
| While I disabled a bunch of things using "Universal Android
| Debloater", there is a non-zero chance you wil end up disabling
| something important, or causing your phone to bootloop (which can
| require a full reset to fix). This shouldn't be recommended for
| non-nerds.
| jmnicolas wrote:
| Yeah I used all the privacy settings of WPD (Windows Privacy
| Dashboard) on my computer and was never able to re-enable my
| microphone for visio-conferences !
| floatboth wrote:
| Yep, I took a look at the lists and they're sometimes quite
| excessive. Why would you disable OnePlus _icon packs_ and clock
| widget? The AOSP list is even funnier, it disables even
| com.android.egg which is.. why? (TIL about being able to
| disable it at all) How is it bloat?
| evilelectron wrote:
| Add _nomap to your SSID to stop Google from using your access
| point for location services.
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| https://support.google.com/maps/answer/1725632?hl=en
| woliveirajr wrote:
| Great guide but I don't expect regular people being able to
| follow even the "not nerd" steps.
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