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Another choice is to create a separate Google account that you use just for Android, and do not use it for anything else.  You can toggle Automatically synchronize data if you want apps to automatically synchronize with accounts. If you toggle it off, you can still manually synchronize accounts.  Tap an account, then tap Account sync to customize what is synchronized. Toggle off any items that you do not need to be synchronized to your device.

12.9.5.5 Android Anti-Malware  It is always recommended that you use antivirus software to protect your Android device.  One choice is to manually scan weekly (run an on-demand scan ), rather than having an anti-malware app run constantly in the background (sometimes called real-time scanning ). 12.9.6 Android Private DNS Overview Google has brought DNS over TLS support to Android by introducing the Private DNS feature. 232 It is available in Android 9 (Pie) and higher, and encrypts all DNS traffic on the phone, including from apps. The feature is enabled by default and uses a secure channel to connect to the DNS server if the server supports it. But if your ISP or cell service providers DNS does not have encrypted DNS support, or you are simply not sure about it, you can use a third-party secure DNS server using the Private DNS feature. 233

12.9.7 Using Private DNS  To manage Private DNS options, swipe down from the top of your device to access the notification shade and tap the gear icon . This will take you to device settings. You can also reach the settings page from the app’s drawer . 234  Once you are in the settings, tap “Network & Internet” . Depending on your device, this might have a slightly different name, like “Connections” .  Now tap on “Private DNS” to manage the feature. If you do not immediately see the “Private DNS” option, you may have to tap on “More Connection Settings” or “Advanced” .  You will get three options: Off, Automatic , and Private DNS provider hostname . You can select “Off” to stop using DNS over TLS, “Automatic” to use encrypted DNS when available, or write the hostname of a “Private DNS provider” to use encrypted DNS from that provider. Remember, rather than DNS server IPs, you need a hostname.  Once done, tap on “Save” to apply the changes. 12.9.8 Testing For DNS You can confirm whether your internet provider supports TLS protocol for DNS encryption by using Avast-owned company at the following URL 235 as it shows whether your ISP’s DNS is TLS enabled or not.

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 In the top left, tap the back arrow until you are back to the Settings screen. Then, tap Google .

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