A few weeks ago, I explicitly disabled it everywhere I could find within account.google.com and I’ve not used anything gemini since. Now I get this email and find it enabled on my devices.

By default Gemini has permissions to access everything on screen, view your contacts/messages, and can be used from the lockscreen…

I’m not all that surprised; but I’m still annoyed. Especially with the opt-out of data collection/access after it’s been given access to everything.

  • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
    62·
    2 days ago

    Well for starters there’s no Gemini unless you choose to install it on your device.

    Other than that, just general privacy and security improvements. Sandboxed Google Play Services is another big benefit.

    You can check out the website if you want to know more.

      • The Octonaut@mander.xyzEnglish
        9·
        1 day ago

        Step 1. Reconsider your chosen birthplace. Choose another location with consumer protection.

        Step 2. Restart your life.

        Step 3. If the restart life option is not available on your plan, contact support. Location transfer options are available but terms and conditions of port outs have changed recently.

      • Spider89@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        I’m pretty sure Verizon locks the bootloader on their phones. I had a S10e and I wasn’t able to unlock it.

        It may be the same for you.

        • SatanClaus@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          25·
          2 days ago

          Yeah. I’m fucked sadly. I might call and yell at their phone reps. But I doubt it would ever get me anywhere.

          • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
            4·
            2 days ago

            Yeah. Uh. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that but don’t buy phones from the carrier.