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by anon9001 2391 days ago
How is that possible? As best as I can tell, your location is tracked at all times, the OS has telemetry built-in, and lots of telemetry data is going out with every app. Also how do you audit it?

I'm sure my phone is leaking way more data than an Alexa.

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There are options. Personally I run Graphene OS on a Pixel 3a. I have no proprietary software (with exception to binary firmware blobs for the modem and other low-level components) installed on my device. All apps are sourced from F-Droid. I've measured very low telemetry data from my device.
Isn't your phone connecting to the nearest cell towers at all times?
I keep my phone at home all the time, and only turn it on for online banking and app development