INFECTEDROM What your phone logs, and how to limit it

Turn off Carrier-installed apps and network telemetry on Motorola Hello UI (Android) 14

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Firmware supplied by mobile network operators often includes system packages that report radio performance and connection events. Some elements can be disabled by the user, while underlying baseband telemetry remains mandatory for cellular operation.

Goes to
mobile carrier
Default
On
Control
Can be switched off
Effort
a minute or two

How to do it

Open Settings and check the Apps list for carrier diagnostic tools or look under Mobile Network to disable background usage reporting.

Menu names may differ by device and version.

What you lose

Carrier diagnostic features may be disabled.

What is collected

Cell tower identifiers, signal strength metrics, device identifiers, installed carrier services.

Mobile operators state that diagnostic telemetry is required to monitor network coverage quality and manage SIM-based entitlements.

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