Motorola "Blur" data collector

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Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device.

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Motorola "Blur" data collector #675

Open Rudxain opened 1 year ago

Rudxain commented 1 year ago

Your phone: MB870

Packages:

com.motorola.blur.service.blur

[ ] I removed all those packages on my phone I don't have that device

Document each package the best you can

com.motorola.blur.service.blur

List: Oem Removal: Expert

I don't have any info, other than this serious privacy concern: https://www.beneaththewaves.net/Projects/Motorola_Is_Listening.html

AnonymousWP commented 1 year ago

https://techshift.net/what-is-motorola-blur-service/#:~:text=is%20Motorola%20made%3F-,What%20is%20Motorola%20Blur%20service%3F%C2%A0,and%20pictures%20from%20your%20accounts%20straight%20to%20your%20Home%20screen.,-How%20do%20I

Also, why the expert label if I may ask?

Rudxain commented 1 year ago

About the link: Perhaps Motorola updated it for newer models? Now it seems less harmful.

About Expert: I haven't tested it on any device. I think Advanced could be more appropriate, if someone has a Moto to test the safety of removing that package

AnonymousWP commented 1 year ago

Changed, see PR.