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Self-Post Privacy on Android using a Packet Analyzer

Hey r/Android!

On Android, if you have the stock OS, paranoid about being spied on, or would like to save some battery life, you can use a packet analyzer such as PCAPdroid (one that I use), Packet Capture or PCAP Dumper to see what apps are connecting where, timestamps, packet size and more. PCAPdroid also gives you a settings button to redirect to any app's settings to disable settings.

My personal favorites to change for apps are:

Permissions > x (Settings the app doesn't require)

Mobi...

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PSA: Strangers can reset your Android / Google Bluetooth trackers anytime and make it theirs, due to lack of pairing lock from Google Find Hub

Note to mods: Tagging as Review since it has been tested and verified by Chipolo. However do change it if it's not appropriate. Thanks.

If a stranger found your Bluetooth tag, they can reset it then pair to their phone / Google account, essentially making them the owner instead, even if the tags are still tied to your Google account / Find Hub app. It applies to all Find Hub compatible trackers, from the cheap MiLi tags to the moto tag and Chipolo tags.

Unlike Airtags that are still tied to ...

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