thanks a lot!

thanks a lot

though I’m having trouble understanding what exact information will thunderbird leak to email service provider.

Does this mean thunderbird will send (Examples of the global OS configuration available to apps are time zone, network country code and other similar global settings.) to any email service provider that is logged in on thunderbird?

right then hopefully someone could see this post and confirm

UPDATE: iceraven vs ironfox

https://www.reddit.com/r/browsers/comments/1lkagoz/iceraven_vs_ironfox_firefox_fork_for_android/

I use both! Ironfox is hardened to improve security as best as possible for a gecko based android browser and focuses mainly on preventing fingerprinting, similar to mullvad’s browser. Because of these extra privacy protections some websites will be more prone to break or render goofy on ironfox, but luckily I haven’t ran into that issue yet.

Iceraven just strips out mozilla’s tracking and adds tons of extra extensions and customizability, but doesn’t include the extra security hardening or fingerprint protection like ironfox does.

Both devs are very good at keeping up with releases imo.

So if you really need airtight fingerprint prevention, or want extra security hardening, I’d go with ironfox. Also just a note, even with ironfox’s hardening, it’s still not as secure as a chromium based browser. Some people have very strong opinions on the gecko vs chromium security debate so I’m just pointing that out as a disclaimer. If you’re gonna be treading into websites where there’s a significant risk of picking up something nefarious in the background, stick with a chromium based browser for those sites as a precaution. Just my 2 cents.

could you briefly explain what this is? should I use this as a location server for GOS? thanks a lot

I see! thanks a lot

thanks a lot! what about device model, is this info also sent?

thank you so much!

Would you recommend everyone to turn on this DRM setting? Is there any downside? This seems like a perfect option to prevent MediaDRM tracking and I’m suprised it’s not default turned on

thanks a lot, didn’t know that, is there any way to block it?

push notifications to work

by push notifications to work you mean?

Sandboxed Google Play is only considered an app in GrapheneOS. It shouldn’t have direct access to the IMEI number unless it’s explicitly granted permission.

I remember it being explained in the GrapheneOS FAQ that only the OS and the phone (dialer) app have access to the IMEI number. However, I’m not an expert, so I can’t say for sure.

Could you please provide a link that confirms whether sandboxed Google Play or any app has direct access to the IMEI number? Thanks a lot!

thanks a lot!

though could you briefly explain the term “Network Location”? what does this “network” represents? How is it going to help with location and geopositioning? My understanding is that by enabling “Network Location” the location defined with “Network” is sent to SLP server as assisted data for geopositioning.

I would assume “Network” represents cellular data, hope someone could confirm

thank you for the clarification!

changed my device name!

I cannot find any reliable source that says personal hotspot can see the device model connecting to it, would be really great if someone could clarify this here.

But, some wifi access points can detect your device model anyways. My Xfinity gateway will show my Phone’s name and what model of phone I have.

I believe this is true as there is browser plugin for spoofing device model

using another not-private device is just a temporary solution. In the end I would like to use a portable router that supports MAC/IMEI randomnization

thanks a lot

can you explain what this option does? What is Force Software Secure Crypto? and what is DRM key management and software-basedwhiteboxcrypto?

Also I’m having a bit trouble understanding how Geto work, would you be so kindly to link a tutorial below? thanks a lot

If I get lost in a building… I ask someone.

what about driving? most of the times the connection isn’t good enough to support Navigation when driving.

The main goal here is to keep my device’s IMEI number private, so that it appears to the service provider as if my phone has never used cellular data. By hiding the IMEI, the provider won’t be able to associate the device with me when I use it solely on public Wi-Fi such as in a café, or be able to track me with IMEI if my IMEI number is leaked by some service or app that I accidentally used. They might see that a new device is connected, but they won’t be able to identify that it belongs to me.

Now that I think of it twice I think you got a point Solely connecting to WIFI doesn’t seem to leak my IMEI number. But I’m not sure what else will except for using SIMs.

I guess I just don’t like the idea that a persistent number could be used to identify me.

Though I’m still curious about:

May I also ask how much information is carried to the second device by using hotspot? By this I meant the phone with IMEI will be able to know my device name, but what else? Will the phone with IMEI also be able to know the device model?

thanks a lot

May I also ask how much information is carried to the second device by using hotspot? By this I meant the phone with IMEI will be able to know my device name, but what else? Will the phone with IMEI also be able to know the device model?

thanks a lot.

I am trying to keep my device IMEI information private

May I also ask how much information is carried to the second device by using hotspot? By this I meant the phone with IMEI will be able to know my device name, but what else? Will the phone with IMEI also be able to know the device model?

thanks a lot

for those who have trouble understanding this

1. Passive Tracking (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Beacons)

   Your phone constantly searches for nearby Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals.

   Retailers place Wi-Fi routers or Bluetooth beacons in stores to detect these signals.

   Each device has a unique MAC address (though modern phones often randomize this to prevent persistent tracking).

   These devices log when and where a phone is detected, creating a record of customer movement.

2. What They Can Track:

   When a customer enters or exits the store

   How long they stay

   Which areas of the store they visit

   Repeat visits (if the MAC address isn’t randomized)

   Whether they’ve visited other locations (if the same system is deployed across multiple stores)

could you elaborate their difference? what information is send to what servers?

In my opinion WIFI scanning / Bluetooth scanning / Network Location is only used within system and shared with apps inside the profile if given permission. If I use open source maps I can’t see how my personal information is going to leak