7 Hidden Settings Of Your Phone Tracking Your Every Move Right Now

7 Hidden Settings Of Your Phone Tracking Your Every Move

Your phone maps everywhere you live, work, and shop. Turn it off in location settings.

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Most apps don't need your exact address. Switch them to 'Approximate Location'.

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Your phone scans for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth background networks 24/7. Disable background scanning.

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Closed apps constantly ping servers and track your usage. Turn it off to save battery.

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Trackers use a unique ID code to follow you online. Reset your Advertising ID today.

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Default keyboards log your typing stats. Turn off shared usage data in settings.

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