Turn off Google Web and App Activity on Motorola Hello UI (Android) 14
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Default: On
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This account-level mechanism records interactions across Google services and linked Android device tasks. Users may pause the collection or configure automated deletion periods within their account controls.
- Goes to
- Default
- On
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a minute or two
- Needs
- account
How to do it
Navigate to your Google Account settings and turn off Web & App Activity to stop logging searches and app usage.
Usually found under: Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Data and privacy > Web & App Activity
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Google services will not personalise search results or recommendations based on your activity.
What is collected
Search queries, app usage logs, location estimates, interaction timestamps.
Google states this data delivers faster searches, better recommendations, and more personalised experiences across services.
Retention: 18 months by default for new accounts according to Google documentation. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.