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Android vs IOS (i.imgflip.com)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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[–] 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

And how can we be sure it's doing what it says? It's software, on most phones you don't control software that is running above apps layer.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Especially if it's straight out of China. I just kicked back a fake 11 tablet that was actually 7. The OP advice is only useful if you're running a rom that you can at least audit the source of.

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  • [–] -4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Try rotating the screen or using the camera

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Apps can have denied permission from the system, but the operating system can toggle it back for itself or just lie to you.

    The only defence agains manufacturer is having free software OS. And the only way against third-party malware are hardware switches.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Even something as degoogled as DivestOS will override your permissions and sensor settings to make the dialer app work in all circumstances. So who knows what proprietary apps that many people need might exploit this possibility.

    Like you say, unless you physically disconnect the hardware, you can never now.

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