From 1682cd912b2cbec9396709b7da7e3140d2c53fd2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ganwtrs Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:40:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update Android Tips.md Signed-off-by: Ganwtrs --- content/posts/android/Android Tips.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md b/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md index 116bee666..f59c4a82e 100644 --- a/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md +++ b/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md @@ -126,6 +126,15 @@ The work profile is dependent on a device controller to function. Features such This method is generally less secure than a secondary user profile; however, it does allow you the convenience of running apps in both the work and personal profiles simultaneously. +## Private Space + +[Private Space](https://source.android.com/docs/security/features/private-space) is a feature introduced in Android 15 that adds another way of isolating individual apps. You can set up a private space in the owner profile by navigating to **Settings** → **Security & privacy** → **Private space**. Once set up, your private space resides at the bottom of the app drawer. + +Like user profiles, a private space is encrypted using its own encryption key, and you have the option to set up a different unlock method. Like work profiles, you can use apps from both the owner profile and private space simultaneously. Apps launched from a private space are distinguished by an icon depicting a key within a shield. + +Unlike work profiles, Private Space is a feature native to Android that does not require a third-party app to manage it. For this reason, we generally recommend using a private space over a work profile, though you can use a work profile alongside a private space. + + ## Baseband Modem Attack Surface Reduction By default, your baseband modem will typically be set to support just about every generation of mobile cellular technology, from 2G to 5G. This exposes a large attack surface. From 3aafe8f42cebbd13f682f30fb67e69543e6b261b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ganwtrs Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:45:27 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Add attribution to relevant Privacy Guides article Signed-off-by: Ganwtrs --- content/posts/android/Android Tips.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md b/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md index f59c4a82e..d0defd30c 100644 --- a/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md +++ b/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md @@ -261,3 +261,7 @@ This is not without its caveats: If you live in the United States and use the stock operating system, I highly recommend using Google Fi as your carrier to take advantage of the end to end encrypted calls and Fi VPN. People using a Pixel 4 and above will benefit the most from the VCN as mentioned. If you use GrapheneOS and do not mind installing Sandboxed Play Services, Fi is still a better option than other providers thanks to Google's general good security practices and the fact that you can enroll in the Advanced Protection Program to have much better protection for your account. Some other providers do not even have multi-factor authentication support, and most will not let you enforce FIDO2 as the authentication method. + +## Sources + +- [Android Overview - Privacy Guides](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/os/android-overview) From 2782c9d913560a68a9b0d77ba827514010d80ae1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ganwtrs Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:32:41 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Android tips has an attribution, not an endorsement Signed-off-by: Ganwtrs --- content/posts/android/Android Tips.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md b/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md index d0defd30c..a87131ece 100644 --- a/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md +++ b/content/posts/android/Android Tips.md @@ -262,6 +262,6 @@ If you live in the United States and use the stock operating system, I highly re If you use GrapheneOS and do not mind installing Sandboxed Play Services, Fi is still a better option than other providers thanks to Google's general good security practices and the fact that you can enroll in the Advanced Protection Program to have much better protection for your account. Some other providers do not even have multi-factor authentication support, and most will not let you enforce FIDO2 as the authentication method. -## Sources +## Attributions (not endorsements) - [Android Overview - Privacy Guides](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/os/android-overview)