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[–] badbytes@lemmy.world 12 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Remember Google's motto about how it tries to be evil or something like that.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Stride to always do the moist evil as it will usually correlate with profit & power. If faced with two equally evil options, select the shadier one. And always ask how to make it even more evil & shadier with each iteration.
- your generic* MegaCorp

*but all of them

[–] RizzoTheSmall@lemm.ee 7 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I feel like clicking that link would make it super evident that you have 'sensitive content' to hide.

[–] DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca 22 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It detects nudes, and a lot of people will have nudes on their devices.

The steps from the article:

So, if you wish to uninstall or disable SafetyCore, take these steps:

  • Open Settings: Go to your device's Settings app
  • Access Apps: Tap on 'Apps' or 'Apps & Notifications'
  • Show System Apps: Select 'See all apps' and then tap on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner to choose 'Show system apps'
  • Locate SafetyCore: Scroll through the list or search for 'SafetyCore' to find the app
  • Uninstall or Disable: Tap on Android System SafetyCore, then select 'Uninstall' if available. If the uninstall option is grayed out, you may only be able to disable it
  • Manage Permissions: If you choose not to uninstall the service, you can also check and try to revoke any SafetyCore permissions, especially internet access

However, some have reported that SafetyCore reinstalled itself during system updates or through Google Play Services, even after uninstalling the service. If this happens, you'll need to uninstall SafetyCore again, which is annoying.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 4 points 4 months ago

SafetyCore reinstalled itself during system updates or through Google Play Services

Big tech is essentially ran by rapists

[–] x00z@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

This is why it's important to click on everything.

If you looked up instructions on how to make a bomb, but also on how to defuse a bomb, they will never know what your real motive is.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Wait, I just got my mom an S25 and this def isn't on it (nor is it on my phone.

... is it Play Store that installs it (starts the download and install process I mean, not actually "installs" it)?

So if Play Store is disabled while Play services are still enabled you don't get this app auto-shoved up your device?
That's nice.
(Or is it a regional thing and EU isn't on the shitlist yet?)

[–] flyingSock@feddit.org 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm in EU and had this on my phone. So maybe it is the playstore, which I still have enabled.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

May I suggest the humble Aurora Store for things only found in the swamps of Google Store?