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Six settings to change on a new phone

Backups, screen lock, location and notifications.

Published 15 October 2026 at 4:36 pm IST · Updated 15 October 2026 at 6:46 pm IST · 1 min read

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Backups, screen lock, location and notifications.
Who is affected first, and how.
What to watch for next.

Six settings to change on a new phone — Photo: Illustration: Kernel Tech (synthetic)

Our tech desk spoke to the people involved on Tuesday; they said more details would follow within the week.

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The next review is due in about two weeks. We will update this story as soon as there is more to report.

Also read: How to free up storage on your phone in ten minutes

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