INFECTEDROM What your phone logs, and how to limit it

Limit Carrier-installed apps and network telemetry on Samsung One UI 8

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Phones / Samsung One UI 8 / Carrier-installed apps and network telemetry

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 limited
Effort
a minute or two

How to do it

Open Settings, go to Apps, find carrier-specific services or diagnostic apps, and disable or uninstall them.

Menu names may differ by device and version.

What you lose

Carrier-specific account management features and automated network problem reports 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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