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2 weeks agoYour phone is sharing data without your knowledge - how to stop it ASAP
Much of this information needs to be sent to the manufacturer to keep your device up to date and functioning properly. With that goal in mind, your phone might share any of the following tidbits: Device identifiers such as IMEI numbers, hardware serial numbers, and SIM details Telemetry data about the device's system status or health Service checks for push notifications and operating system updates Crash logs or diagnostic analytics The connectivity state, such as Wi-Fi vs. mobile Content updates, including news, social feeds, and synced emails
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