Frequent Question: How Secure Are Android Phones?

Best answer: Yes. Almost every modern Android phone gets security updates to halt most major types of remote exploits. Google and the company that makes your phone have done a lot of work to make Android as safe as it can be, too.

Is iPhone or Android more secure?

While device features are more restricted than Android phones, the iPhone’s integrated design makes security vulnerabilities far less frequent and harder to find. Android’s open nature means it can be installed on a wide range of devices.

Is Android secure?

Android is designed to be open.

Android was designed with multilayered security that’s flexible enough to support an open platform while still protecting all users of the platform. For information about reporting security issues and the update process, see Security Updates and Resources.