I am using a Samsung phone and even with all privileges deactivated it creates “stories”. This seems illegal. What is your opinion?

I know I should use a different OS than stock or even another phone brand but this is what I currently have.

  • asudox@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    You can delete or disable the service that creates those stories. Download Shizuku and activate it, then use Canta to delete it.

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      1 month ago

      Wow i didnt know that app. I’m new into that, and a noon, but can I use this to get rid of many system apps? And what is Canta?

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        1 month ago

        Canta uses Shizuku to delete user and systen apps. There is also a few categories like Recommended, Advanced, Unsafe, etc. Most of the apps also have comments on it by the dev (I suppose).

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      1 month ago

      I am using a Samsung phone

      Well, don’t. I know that’s not immediately helpful, but Samsung is well known for shipping tons of useless bloatware in their Android ROM and not giving a shit about user privacy.
      I think it was their CEO who suggested simply not having sensitive conversations within earshot of their Smart-TVs, when it became known that they’re always listening.