> Updated GrapheneOS Settings

The 2026 macOS and iOS guides deviated substantially from the content within Extreme Privacy, 5th Edition. This is because Apple added many new invasions to your privacy with their latest offering. While Apple devices are extremely secure, even more so than most Android devices in my opinion, this comes at a privacy risk. The settings presented in the previous articles eliminate much of the concern for Apple users, but we have to always be watching for the next embedded data collection utility. With GrapheneOS, there is not as much to discuss, as it has always been a bare-bones mobile operating system allowing you to add what you want instead of being force-fed new features. However, much like Apple, many things have changed over the past two years. Let's revisit the entire content for GrapheneOS customization to match their latest release. I suspect that most of these settings will already be applied to your device. However, new features are now available and it is always good practice to confirm your desired settings annually. While GrapheneOS does not typically revert any modified system settings after an update like iOS does, individual apps may have encouraged you to disable some of the overall protection. The following represents how I set up my own device. Some of these settings may be too restrictive for your needs. As I stated in the previous articles, do your own research and understand what these modifications change. Only then can you make the most informed choice for your needs. Again, the following is simply a supplement to the content within the book. Settings > Network & internet > Private DNS > (Enter your preferred DNS) Settings > Network & internet > Internet connectivity checks > GrapheneOS server Settings > Network & internet > Attestation key provisioning > GrapheneOS proxy Settings > Network & internet > Widevine provisioning > GrapheneOS proxy Settings > Apps > Contacts storage > Device only Settings > Notifications > App notifications > All apps > Disable undesired Settings > Notifications > Notification history > Disabled Settings > Notifications > Bubbles > Disabled Settings > Notifications > Notifications on lock screen > Don't show any notifications Settings > Notifications > Notification cooldown > Disabled Settings > Notifications > Flash notifications > Camera Flash > Disabled Settings > Notifications > Flash notifications > Screen Flash > Disabled Settings > Notifications > Wireless emergency alerts > Disabled Settings > Notifications > Enhanced notifications > Disabled Settings > Sound & vibration > Media volume > Lowest Settings > Sound & vibration > Notification volume > Lowest Settings > Sound & vibration > Media > Pin media player > Disabled Settings > Sound & vibration > Media > Show media on lock screen > Disabled Settings > Sound & vibration > Default notification sound > None Settings > Sound & vibration > Dial pad tones > Disabled Settings > Sound & vibration > Screen locking sound > Disabled Settings > Sound & vibration > Charging sounds and vibration > Disabled Settings > Display > Screen timeout > Low Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock > Pin Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock > Settings > Scramble PIN > Enabled Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock > Settings > Enhanced PIN privacy > Enabled Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock > Settings > Lock screen timeout > 5 seconds Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock > Settings > Power button locks > Enabled Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock > Settings > Allow camera access > Disabled Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy controls > Show passwords > Disabled Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy controls > Location access > Disabled (until needed) Settings > Security & privacy > Exploit protection > Auto reboot > 18-24 hours Settings > Security & privacy > Exploit protection > USB-C port > Charging-only Settings > Security & privacy > Exploit protection > Turn off Wi-Fi automatically > 1 minute Settings > Security & privacy > Exploit protection > Turn off Bluetooth automatically > 1 minute Settings > Security & privacy > Exploit protection > Secure app spawning > Enabled These settings provide a more hardened Android system while taking advantage of GrapheneOS's robust security features. Modify your device as needed and never let our fascination with privacy completely break the functionality of technology.