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.”

  • MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml
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    7 hours ago

    Though just not using it makes no difference. You need to remove Play Store and Play services to orevent them from tracking you and managing your apps.

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      3 hours ago

      Tracking maybe, but how is the Play Store managing my apps?