Facebook Mobile Security (2020)
A Walk-Through
I believe that by observing "to err on the side of safety" as one of the best personal daily practices, which eventually becomes a beneficial positive habit.
Nowadays, lots of users use mobile devices in accessing email, social media, blogs, et cetera. I'll be sharing you how I personally access my Facebook account using any Android mobile device for you to benefit in terms of mobile computing security.
In addition, I'll be using a variety of mobile apps like i.e., CloudFlare WARP and Bitdefender VPN before I launch Facebook mobile.
Nowadays, lots of users use mobile devices in accessing email, social media, blogs, et cetera. I'll be sharing you how I personally access my Facebook account using any Android mobile device for you to benefit in terms of mobile computing security.
In addition, I'll be using a variety of mobile apps like i.e., CloudFlare WARP and Bitdefender VPN before I launch Facebook mobile.
Cloudflare WARP
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Google Play
Yup. Most of us download Facebook mobile from Google Play and install it in our Android mobile phone. I assume that you already have access to Google and you have your Google account, Gmail, et cetera. Once in Google Play, go to the search tab go ahead and type Facebook full version.
Facebook full version
Why? Because there is a Facebook Lite version and I prefer the full version for this presentation/illustration complete with app functionalities.
Download Facebook mobile
Click the open tab to launch Facebook mobile which is approximately 61 MB with more varied controls/functionalities.
Hit Install.
Installing...
Very Important: Wi-Fi MUST be OFF! at this juncture. If not, turn it off.
Once you finish installing Facebook mobile, deactivate (turn-off) your
internet connectivity (Wi-Fi). Why? (For security reasons and to set properly set your Facebook Language to your choice/preference and not the default US (English).
Launch Facebook Mobile and Hit Open.
(Still at this juncture, your Facebook mobile access to Wi-Fi connectivity must be kept OFF.)
Choose A Facebook Account saved with Google Smart Lock,
Press - None of the Above
Choose and Press NONE OF THE ABOVE
The More option presents you a choice of language
preference to set your phone with. For illustration/demo purposes, let me choose say, English (United Kingdom) as a
default.
Then key-in/populate your Facebook login information and password.
DON'T click LOG-In yet (just leave it was it at the moment)
Activate / Turn ON your Mobile Phone's Wi-Fi Connectivity
VPN
Install a VPN from Google Playstore or a VPN provider of your choice/preference.
Once you are connected to your VPN, then proceed to the next layer of security authentication.
Activate and connect to your VPN.
In this instance, say, I will use Bitdefender VPN. (14-day trial)
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Activating Bitdefender VPN will deactivate Cloudflare WARP.Also you might want to check-out my past blog post dubbed
How Bitdefender Total Security 2017 Protects My Photography
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SET UP Facebook Mobile and Google Authentication
Two-Factor
Your security method
Authentication App
You'll receive a login code via an authentication app.
Activate Google Authentication
https://google-authenticator.com/
Write down the six (06) digit number , however be mindful of the blue pie countdown ("blue Pacman") and be quick.
Go back to the Facebook Mobile log in screen and as this is the much awaited moment, now LOG-IN to your Facebook mobile.
Hit/Press Log-In.
Save your log in information - select NOT NOW.
Where you're logged in status.
We're having trouble with setting up Facebook in English (United Kingdom) at the moment. You can try again, or use Facebook in English (US) for now.
Hit/Press Try Again.
A successful language login say, English (UK) will set your mobile phone to default you to a UK VPN based in UK in this example, Manchester, United Kingdom.
A successful language login say, English (UK) will set your mobile phone to default you to a UK VPN based in UK in this example, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Turn On Facebook Location option (depends on your preference.) Allow Facebook to access your location? Facebook uses this to provide more relevant and personalized experiences, such as helping you to check in, find local events and get better ads. Most of the time I choose, Allow.
Allow Facebook to access this device's location. Allow.
(depends on your preference.)
For in depth information regarding Facebook location information, hit the link below:
https://about.fb.com/news/2019/09/understanding-updates-to-your-devices-location-settings/
I'll continue with a more in-depth with Facebook Mobile security on the concluding series of my blog post (which will include Facebook Messenger) and more tips and tricks.
This next blog post will cover the following Facebook mobile:
- login and logouts;
- turn off sound in Facebook News feed videos;
- activity logs;
- clear data/cache;
- uninstall/install;
- two-factor authentication setup using a PC/laptop/tablet;
- et cetera.
At the present time, how I personally use my mobile phone (Android) as I move forward 2020, and keeping in mind the importance of security as top priority to zero out/minimize problems related to mobile security problems, thus, peace of mind.
My past technology blogs might serve as a handy reference, do check it out:
