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Google has slipped in an update with contact tracing into my phone. There is no way to disable or remove this malware. Anyone have a fix?

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What evidence do you see on your phone to confirm this?
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Related information
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-apple-contact-tracing-coronavirus/amp/
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https://mashable.com/article/qatar-contact-tracing-app/

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/TfkiwuBB5z4VD7Hc6
here are a couple of screen shots, they are in Settings-Google-Covid
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Ah, interesting. Mine phone shows the same.
From what I understand, Bluetooth and location will have to be on and we would have to have a contact tracing application installed and also we would have to opt in to be part of tracing. It's possible they are currently collecting anonymized data now even if we don't have a tracing app installed.
More information:
https://9to5google.com/2020/05/04/android-covid-19-settings/amp/
ghenton said:
here are a couple of screen shots, they are in Settings-Google-Covid
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divineBliss said:
Ah, interesting. Mine phone shows the same.
From what I understand, Bluetooth and location will have to be on and we would have to have a contact tracing application installed and also we would have to opt in to be part of tracing. It's possible they are currently collecting anonymized data now even if we don't have a tracing app installed.
More information:
https://9to5google.com/2020/05/04/android-covid-19-settings/amp/
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One only has to search 'spring break cell phone tracking' to see what they have been doing. This is Version 2.0 in that they are not only trracking you but also maintaining a database of who you physicaly meet with. If it was about me being worried about a fake demic I could of easily nstalled an app. This method show that they are more interested in what they can do as in taking away more privacy. I can turn of notifications that is it. Never trust those in power not to feature creep more and more, history is proof. Yes they can track rioters with it but a sword cuts both ways.

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How did you get to this? I recently upgraded to Android 10. I can't find this in settings. I've disabled updates now to prevent getting this "virus"
Edit: I found it (settings->google). Fuuuuck. Why can't I just OWN the ****ing phone I PAID for?

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I think it's part of Google Play services which I don't think is blockable by disabling updates.
splitthepositive said:
How did you get to this? I recently upgraded to Android 10. I can't find this in settings. I've disabled updates now to prevent getting this "virus"
Edit: I found it (settings->google). Fuuuuck. Why can't I just OWN the ****ing phone I PAID for?
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To activate the covid 19 tracing feature you have to install an app that will ask you for your permission to trace. Without the additional app, it does nothing and is just framework.
The "Care 19" app is an example of one that will pair with the service to begin contact tracing after you give it permission. Some states, like Rhode island have their own dedicated tracing apps that pair with this as well. But again, you have to download and opt into the services.

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a forbes news report
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...-security-update-android-iphone/#235872961d59
here is an article that goes over some to the things about pup