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9 Android Settings You Need To Turn Off Now



Android experts David & David tell you about the nine #Android #settings you should turn off immediately.

These 9 simple #tips will help you save battery life by taking the load off of your Android phone’s processor, and help protect your personal privacy.

We recorded this video using a #Samsung #Galaxy #S10 running Android 10. If you have a different phone, or if your Android is running a different version of the OS, the Settings app may look slightly different, but these tips will still work!

0:49 Turn Off Nearby Device Scanning
1:09 Choose Which Apps Can Run In The Background
2:42 Turn Off Usage And Diagnostic Information
3:13 Turn Off Ad Personalization
4:17 Turn Off Improve Accuracy
4:43 Turn Off Google Location History
5:09 Turn Off Network Data Analytics
5:34 Restrict Background Data For Specific Apps
6:22 Turn Off Install Unknown Apps

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