How to know if certain apps steal data? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by applemao@lemmy.world to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

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For example, how do I know that the Samsung calendar app is any better than the g calendar app? Is the only way to go full open source (I'd prefer this, yes).

Also, should we stop using things like the default photo gallery? I have a feeling they steal data from that as well.

I know this is more phone related but I don't have this issue on my pc since I mostly use linux and open source software.

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[-] Rodneyck@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

Use the app Brokada 5 or the paid one Brokada 6. I use the free version, tells you if an app has trackers and what they are, blocks bad ones.

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