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Delete Advertising ID on Google Android 14

Advertising

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Default: On

Phones / Google Android 14 / Advertising ID

The operating system generates a unique identifier that third-party ad networks use to connect activity across different apps. Users can reset this identifier or delete it entirely through device settings.

Goes to
advertisers via the advertising ID
Default
On
Control
Can be deleted
Effort
a few seconds

How to do it

Go to Settings, tap Privacy & security, select Ads, and choose 'Delete advertising ID'.

Usually found under: Settings > Privacy & security > Ads

Menu names may differ by device and version.

What you lose

Apps cannot track you using a persistent advertising identifier, though ads will still be displayed.

What is collected

Pseudonymous identifier, ad clicks, app installs, device identifiers.

It provides advertisers with a standard way to measure ad campaigns and reach specific consumer segments.

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