Access policy
Which apps can use device features such as location, camera, microphone, and notifications.
Start with rarely used apps first.
Policy areas you actually touch
Most settings menus look endless, but your daily experience is shaped by a few categories. If you review these in a consistent order, your phone stays predictable without constant tweaking.
Attention policy
Which apps may interrupt you, how alerts appear, and what shows on the lock screen.
Choose a small “interrupt list.”
Background policy
What may refresh or run when you are not using it, which affects calmness and battery feel.
Keep core services on defaults.
Install policy
Your personal rules for adding apps: source, necessity, and whether it still belongs later.
Uninstall forgotten trials.
| Order | Why this order works | One small action |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Apps | Removes clutter and reduces the number of prompts you face later. | Uninstall one app you do not use. |
| 2. Permissions | Aligns access with intent, reduces surprise requests. | Restrict one broad permission on a rarely used app. |
| 3. Notifications | Improves attention and reduces noise immediately. | Quiet one non-urgent app category. |
| 4. Background | Improves day-to-day feel without changing how you use key apps. | Limit background for one rarely opened app. |