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Turn off Google usage and diagnostics on Sony Android (Xperia) 14

Diagnostics

Sensitivity 2/5

Default: On

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This mechanism automatically transmits diagnostic metrics about battery life and system stability to Google. The vendor states that the gathered information is aggregated across devices.

Goes to
Google
Default
On
Control
Can be switched off
Effort
a few seconds

How to do it

Open Settings, tap Google, select Usage & diagnostics, and switch the toggle to off.

Usually found under: Settings > Google > Usage & diagnostics

Menu names may differ by device and version.

What you lose

Google will not receive automated crash logs and system performance data.

What is collected

Battery level, system activity, app performance, device model.

The data is collected to improve Android stability, battery endurance and related system services.

Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.

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