It is the preferred search engine for users, where all kinds of queries are made, both using specific terms and questions. Surely you have done some search, showing the blocking of results with inappropriate content, which is natural if you want to protect users.
Google has gone with the passage of time having security tools as far as browsing is concerned, important above all due to the different pages available on the network of networks. The configuration is partly automated, despite this, it will be the user who has to configure some of its parameters.
In this tutorial we will explain how to activate safe search on android, having the option of visiting secure websites, which is essential if you want to always be safe. The URLs that are not will show you the typical warning, which is normal if that portal is not secure (secure sites usually have https).
Android and its customization
Android has been improving its experience against threats, it is appropriate that you configure everything if you do not want to suffer throughout the experience of using your device. Adapting your terminal is not complicated at all, for this you have to take a few small steps if you want your phone to be so in front of the Internet.
The system options are many, getting to them will sometimes be difficult because they are within the "General" tab, it is called safe search. It does not come activated by default, so it will be necessary to activate this point and follow others if you want to be sure when browsing and using the phone/tablet.
It works on any Android device, be it a mobile or a tablet, this appeared from Android 6.0 onwards, being available to all users under this system. All brands have it accessible, including those that have a custom layer, relatively changing the route.
How to activate safe search on Android
The activation of the search in Android will not take us just a few steps, all this as long as it is available in "General", in many of the terminals it is not shown. It is possible that if you do not find it that you have to go browsing or bet on customizing your browser for the Internet.
In versions prior to Android 12, it was in the "Settings" tab and then "General", here we had the same one available to activate. After it activates, you will see a message notifying you, it will tell you what it shows just below of that setting, which reads as follows: “Block inappropriate images, videos, or sites in search results.”
To activate safe search on Android, follow these two steps:
- The first step will be to unlock the phone
- Click on “Settings” and wait for all the options to open
- Go to the “Google” tab and then click on “General”, if it does not appear you will have to pull the top search, ideal if you want to find an option quickly
- Write in the search engine “Safe search”, after reaching it press the switch to the right
- It will show you a message that it has been activated, saying that it will block images, videos and unsafe sites on the web
- After this, you can leave here to start the browser as you normally do, it will be activated in all browsers, Google Chrome, Firefox, the one integrated by the phone and more
SafeSearch is not the only thing you can doYou also have many other options that if you activate them you can get a lot of positive in your terminal. With this, the user has to select other options, the one that is not recommended is to install apps from unknown sources, it is usually disabled by default on all phones.
Block inappropriate content from the browser
Many are who prefer to configure the browser, This is an important part if you want to be sure about the Internet, which is essential. This is likely to be vital, as it is an important tool, especially if you often go from one page to another without knowing if it is completely secure.
Ideally, you should take a little time, for example in Google Chrome the configuration will not take too long, just a few minutes if you want everything to be optimized. The configuration section has many functions, so if you take the step of doing this it is good that you know a little about security.
Follow this step by step to configure and block inappropriate content:
- The first step is to have Google ChromeIf you don't have it, you can download the application from the box (below)
- Go to the preferences section of Google Chrome on your phone, click on this link that will lead you directly to it
- In the “Safe Search” option, check everything and activate the one that says "Filter explicit results", this will cause what does not suit you to be filtered and not shown
- Click on the "Save" button, it will show it at the bottom and wait for this change to take effect
- Close the browser if you prefer and now you can go browsing to the point you want without any kind of fear
Activate maximum security in your browser Firefox for Android
Just like Google's Chrome, Firefox is highly configurable. if you want to use this application as you do with this browser, as well as with others available. Mozilla has wanted the client who uses it to get to their liking, giving many types of settings, which are usually deactivated by default.
To set this parameter, do the following in Firefox from Android:
- Click on Firefox and go to the “Settings” section
- On the left, click on "Privacy and security"
- Check the one that says “Enhanced Tracking Protection”, here go activating to your liking, click on "Custom", blocking cookies and conflicting sites, with images and videos, among other things that you have at hand
- After this click on "Save" and restart the application, which is appropriate for it to take effect
- And that's it, it's that simple
