Gigaset GS180 Manual page 28

Protection from harmful apps
Downloading apps from sources other than Google Play
If you want to download apps from sources other than Google Play, you must permit it explicitly.
You can find this function in the settings for the app that allows the download, e. g. browser or
mail program.
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Settings
wish to use to load apps from other sources
from this source switch.
If you intend to use apps that Google classifies as insecure, you must permit the use of such apps
explicitly. Find out about the associated security risks from Google beforehand.
Apps from unknown sources can represent a security risk for your smartphone.
A download can corrupt your smartphone, and personal details can be misused or
go missing.
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
for 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
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Apps & notifications
Google Security
Google Security
Display all apps
Install unknown apps
Google Play Project
Google Play Project
Select the app that you
Enable the Allow
Enable the Scan device
Enable the Improve