When you get a new mobile phone, adjust your privacy and security settings from the very first minute: enable biometric locking, disable location services for non-essential apps, set up backups, and establish a secure PIN for your SIM card.
Essential settings for initial configuration:
- Protect your SIM card with a PIN: Prevent others from putting your SIM in another phone to intercept calls or messages.
- Review privacy permissions: Limit access to the camera, microphone, and background location to only essential applications.
- Enable 'Find My Device': Ensure that tracking and remote wipe services are enabled from the start.
