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Social Privacy FAQ
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Social Privacy feature.
How do I disable context advertising in Google services?
On the main Social Privacy screen, go to the Services section and tap Google . Sign in to your Google account when prompted. In the History section of the screen, tap Manage history . On the next screen, make sure that all boxes are selected, then tap Delete . Return to the main Google screen of the Social Privacy feature. In the Data collection section, tap Manage data tracking . On the next screen, make sure that all boxes are selected, then tap Stop tracking . How to I disable context advertising on Facebook?
On the main Social Privacy screen, go to the Services section and tap Facebook . Sign in to your Facebook account when prompted. Tap Advertising . On the next screen, turn all switches to OFF. How do I hide my telephone number on Facebook?
On the main Social Privacy screen, go to the Services section and tap Facebook . Sign in to your Facebook account when prompted. Tap Search and friend requests . On the next screen, tap Who can find you by your phone number? . On the next screen, select Only you . How do I hide my location from Google?
On the main Social Privacy screen, go to the Services section and tap Google . Sign in to your Google account when prompted. In the History section of the screen, tap Manage history . In the Google Maps section, select the Location history checkbox. Make sure all other checkboxes are deselected if you don't want to delete other categories of history. Tap Delete . Return to the main Google screen of the Social Privacy feature. In the Data collection section, tap Manage data tracking . In the Google Maps section, select the Location checkbox. Make sure all other checkboxes are deselected if you don't want to delete other categories of data tracking. Tap Stop Tracking . How do I hide my location from Facebook?
On the main Social Privacy screen, go to the Services section and tap Facebook . Sign in to your Facebook account when prompted. Tap Additional . Set the Allow Facebook to track your location switch to OFF. How do I hide my tagged photos on Instagram?
On the main Social Privacy screen, go to the Services section and tap Instagram . Sign in to your Instagram account when prompted. In the Personal data section of the screen, tap Photos of you . On the next screen, select Add manually . How do I stop people from mentioning me on Instagram?
On the main Social Privacy screen, go to the Services section and tap Instagram . Sign in to your Instagram account when prompted. In the Other users' actions section of the screen, tap Mentions . On the next screen, select No one .
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