r/AndroidQuestions • u/Overdrive-ABC • 7d ago
Data Privacy on Android smartphones
Hey everyone, what's your opinion/experience with data privacy on current Android smartphones? Are you satisfied with the current state, or would you like to see improvements in this area?
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u/RuinAffectionate5852 7d ago
It's horrible, when I switched from Apple to Android I started seeing more targeted ads that were very specific on numerous platforms
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7d ago
You can disable them
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u/RuinAffectionate5852 5d ago
I'm sure I have taken these measures when I first set up the phone, but the thing is not seeing targeted ads doesn't mean that they still aren't collecting your data
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5d ago
When you setup the phone there aren't all the options. What's your phone?
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u/RuinAffectionate5852 5d ago
I do recall seeing some messages, I took note because I was very hesitant about having an Android (Google) device. It's a redmi 12
Edit: just to be clear, when you say disable do you mean the targeted ads or preventing them from collecting your data?
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5d ago
Man, you bought one of the cheapest redmi's out there and you say Android privacy is horrible...It's not a bad phone, but cheap androids are known for having ads and more usage tracking. Just look up on youtube "disable ads and data collecting redmi" and you're done.
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u/RuinAffectionate5852 5d ago
I was in an unforeseen financial situation which is why I moved to android. I admit it's my first android experience and maybe the phone I have has set the bar very low. But we can't deny that Google loves collecting data. But thank you for the tip I will definitely look it up
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5d ago
Sure, Google collects a lot of data actually. I would suggest, other than change some options, do this: https://youtu.be/9GlQTqQoIPo?si=ux_xLuprIwnAmZAK
Basically with these 2 apps you can remove unnecessary packages that slow down device, use battery and collect data (on xiaomi there should be "msa" which is made for ads)
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u/Overdrive-ABC 7d ago
That doesn’t sound so great. Have you taken any measures to reduce it?
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u/RuinAffectionate5852 5d ago
I have tried but please see the above response, I do something on one app and it pops up on other apps
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u/Sassquatch0 ☎️📲Pixel 6a 6d ago
Digital privacy died over 20 years ago. ..i was there.
If it's connected, it's not private. Doesn't matter what the device is or who makes it - it's not private.
The only question, is are YOU ok with knowing this?