Gigaset GS160 Manual page 27

Enabling Verify apps
When the function is enabled, your device verifies apps when being installed, and regularly
searches the device for potentially harmful apps.
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Settings
security threats switch
The following actions are possible when you install an app which is not from Google Play:
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Recommendation not to install the app.
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Installation of the app is blocked when there is a threat to the security of the device.
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Information on the app's identification is sent to Google, such as protocol information,
URLs connected to the app, the device ID, its operating system version and the IP address.
Apps installed on the device are checked regularly. If a potential harmful app is detected, the
app check can take the following actions:
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Recommend that you uninstall the app immediately.
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Remove an app which is known to be insecure.
Improving the detection of harmful apps
The Scan device for security threats function is enabled.
If the function is enabled, Google also receives anonymous information on all apps installed
which are not from the Google Play Store. This helps Google to provide better protection for
users against harmful apps.
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Settings
harmful app detection switch
This option might not work for all apps because developers are able to disable this
function to prevent their apps being subjected to verification.
Users – Google Security
Users – Google Security
Verify apps – Enable the Scan device for
Verify apps Enable the Improve
Apps
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