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Google’s ‘Secret’ Update Scans All Your Photos (www.forbes.com)
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Per one tech forum this week: “Google has quietly installed an app on all Android devices called ‘Android System SafetyCore’. It claims to be a ‘security’ application, but whilst running in the background, it collects call logs, contacts, location, your microphone, and much more making this application ‘spyware’ and a HUGE privacy concern. It is strongly advised to uninstall this program if you can. To do this, navigate to 'Settings’ > 'Apps’, then delete the application.”

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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I've looked into it.l briefly. Did you have any issues switching? I'm concerned about how some apps I need would function.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I did a fair amount of research before the switch to find alternatives to Google services, some I've replaced, others I felt were too much of a hassle for my phone usage.

    I've kept my original pixel stock, the hardest part about switching this one over was plugging it in and following the instructions.

    I'm hoping to get rid of my stock OS pixel soon, it would appear my bank hasn't blocked it's app on Graphene, unlike Uber.

    For the rest I'll either buy a cheap af shitbox to use purely for banking and Uber (if it comes to that).

    If you've any other questions I'm happy to help find then answers with you, feel free to DM me.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    I switched from a Samsung to a Pixel a couple years ago. I instantly installed GrapheneOS and have loved it ever since. It generally works perfectly normally with the huge background benefit of security and privacy. The only issues I have had is one of my banking apps doesn't work (but the others work fine) and lack of RCS (but I'm sure it's coming). In short, highly highly recommend. I will be sticking with GOS for the long term!

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