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> Logging into a Google account SILENTLY activates FULL UPLOAD OF EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE TO GOOGLE. Is this true? On SGS4mini I've seen option to back up da

> Logging into a Google account SILENTLY activates FULL UPLOAD OF EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE TO GOOGLE. Is this true? On SGS4mini I've seen option to back up data to Google servers, but I believe (not certain though - that was quite long time ago) that was opt-in, with some dialog asking me for agreement. Or maybe I'm mistaking anything, but at least I haven't seen any files that I didn't explicitly upload. I've also seen option to enable automatic photo backup to Google+, which was certainly opt-in, as a feature suggestion. It was quite persistent, suggesting that I enable it, though.

exacube 12y ago
It's not true. I'm pretty sure OP just overlooked the dialogue that pops up and asks you if you want to backup pictures when you add a new account.
- ch0wn 12y ago
  Correct. If you start Google+ for the first time, there's a wizard asking you whether you want to enable "Auto Backup" and further asks you whether this should happen only on WiFi or also on data. It's a separate page, so it's really hard to overlook.
- nawitus 12y ago
  In practise that dialog can be overlooked very easily. It's practically impossible to not overlook any dialogs like that.
  - VikingCoder 12y ago
    If you care about privacy, don't use apps that are DESIGNED FOR SHARING. If you do care about privacy, and you do use apps that are designed for sharing, then read the permissions very very carefully.
- fallinghawks 12y ago
  Yes. And auto backup can be turned on/off in Settings at any time. If this mor -- guy -- is so concerned about his privacy and technical enough that he knows what to do with an apk when he downloads one, there is absolutely no excuse. Don't blame Google.
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ben1040 12y ago
Agreed. When you set up an account on the device it asks you to opt into having your photographs auto-uploaded. It's fairly clear, and having said "no" on one of my devices, I've not had it subsequently ask me again or change that setting without my knowledge.
dclowd9901 12y ago
It's not true to my experience. I did have to be vigilant in my options-checking, but I most assuredly do not upload anything upon using my phone or the apps therein.

exacube 12y ago

It's not true. I'm pretty sure OP just overlooked the dialogue that pops up and asks you if you want to backup pictures when you add a new account.

ch0wn 12y ago
Correct. If you start Google+ for the first time, there's a wizard asking you whether you want to enable "Auto Backup" and further asks you whether this should happen only on WiFi or also on data. It's a separate page, so it's really hard to overlook.
nawitus 12y ago
In practise that dialog can be overlooked very easily. It's practically impossible to not overlook any dialogs like that.
- VikingCoder 12y ago
  If you care about privacy, don't use apps that are DESIGNED FOR SHARING. If you do care about privacy, and you do use apps that are designed for sharing, then read the permissions very very carefully.
fallinghawks 12y ago
Yes. And auto backup can be turned on/off in Settings at any time. If this mor -- guy -- is so concerned about his privacy and technical enough that he knows what to do with an apk when he downloads one, there is absolutely no excuse. Don't blame Google.
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ben1040 12y ago

Agreed. When you set up an account on the device it asks you to opt into having your photographs auto-uploaded. It's fairly clear, and having said "no" on one of my devices, I've not had it subsequently ask me again or change that setting without my knowledge.

dclowd9901 12y ago

It's not true to my experience. I did have to be vigilant in my options-checking, but I most assuredly do not upload anything upon using my phone or the apps therein.