zipping Supersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-oneplus-collecting-your-private-data-without-permission OnePlus is collecting your private data without permission By James Lu - on 12 Oct 2017, 9:11am OnePlus is known for its great value smartphones, but you may want to think twice before buying one. Security researcher Chris Moore has discovered that OnePlus' OxygenOS has quietly been collecting a ton of user data and transmitting it to a OnePlus server along with your phone's serial number. Moore detailed how OnePlus devices record data at various points, including when a user locks or unlocks the screen, which apps are opened, used, and closed, and which Wi-Fi networks the device connects to. While that's fairly standard, it's almost unheard of to tie that data to the phone’s IMEI, phone number, and mobile network names, which means the data can easily be traced back to you. According to Moore, the code responsible for the data collection is part of OnePlus Device Manager and OnePlus Device Manager Provider. Moore says in his case, the services had sent off 16MB of data in 10 hours. Responding to the controversy, OnePlus revealed it collects two streams of data from all users. The first is termed "usage analytics," which helps it to improve its software. It also adds that this type of data-sharing can be turned off by going into settings, selecting "advanced," and turning off "join user experience program." However, the second stream, which OnePlus refers to as "device information" can't be turned off. "We securely transmit analytics in two different streams over HTTPS to an Amazon server. The first stream is usage analytics, which we collect in order for us to more precisely fine tune our software according to user behavior. This transmission of usage activity can be turned off by navigating to 'Settings' -> 'Advanced' -> 'Join user experience program'. The second stream is device information, which we collect to provide better after-sales support." Source: Chris Moore and XDA Developers ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Not to long ago, something similar was said of xiaomi I think. If anyone thinks that iphone and samsung not doing this also, he/she may want to think again. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 are u a chinese dissident? then be very afraid. haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 last time also accused Huawei. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 all china companies surely have to comply. It's just like how kaspersky allowed russian hackers through their software Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Is there really anything to be worried about? A typical facebook user would have given them 100x what oneplus is said to be collecting. I think I would be more concerned about this: "Moore says in his case, the services had sent off 16MB of data in 10 hours." wtf... anyhow use my data! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atrecord Supersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Is there really anything to be worried about? A typical facebook user would have given them 100x what oneplus is said to be collecting. I think I would be more concerned about this: "Moore says in his case, the services had sent off 16MB of data in 10 hours." wtf... anyhow use my data! yah lor... if always on the move (no wifi), then one month will have sent 1.15 GB already... very easy will burst the 2 GB plan hor... And my girl's plan is only 500 MB... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Everybody also have backdoor lah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 last time also accused Huawei. I have nothing to hide !! I declare no porn on my phone ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Me too! I only got educational videos 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipping Supersonic October 12, 2017 Author Share October 12, 2017 When i was watch tis movie back in 1998, i was tinking...wth to b monitored 24/7 where u r...what u r doin...etc. Now less than 20 yrs later......it is becoming a reality and fact of life.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratovarius Turbocharged October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 I have nothing to hide !! I declare no porn on my phone ! u upload all into google drive right? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Not to long ago, something similar was said of xiaomi I think. If anyone thinks that iphone and samsung not doing this also, he/she may want to think again. Hei...... yours is Xiao Mei Mei lar, gave all your particulars to her when you are in drunk stage inside a KTV back room..... What Xiaomi .. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Google collects the most.... until it keeps giggling and giggling.... If Windows Mobile is not dead, I will continue to use WM... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipping Supersonic October 12, 2017 Author Share October 12, 2017 Google collects the most.... until it keeps giggling and giggling.... If Windows Mobile is not dead, I will continue to use WM... Yea..Google collect alot. To understand abit on how much they collect...go to ur 'Google' app in ur mobile, select Settings then Accounts&Privacy then My Activity (to c wat has been monitored and recorded) or Google Activity Controls to 'control abit'... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Yea..Google collect alot. To understand abit on how much they collect...go to ur 'Google' app in ur mobile, select Settings then Accounts&Privacy then My Activity (to c wat has been monitored and recorded) or Google Activity Controls to 'control abit'... At least i use google maps, google search bar etc, the algorithms do benefit myself to some extent if they give better predictions. Give to the phone manufacturer, no benefit to myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 Aiya, every smartphone does that what. As long as you are connected to Internet, data sure will be collected. Scared then buy Nokia brick phone la. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator October 12, 2017 Share October 12, 2017 peasants nothing to lose, rich people more worried their wealth kena expose and kena kidnap. They dun use smart phone and dun carry credit cards. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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