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gigachad@sh.itjust.works â¨1⊠â¨day⊠agoUnfortunately Google requires a phone number, which is linked to my person verified by documents. So itâs not really private or anonymous. If you run a normal Android Google knows who you are anyway.
SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world â¨1⊠â¨day⊠ago
You can create an account on an Android phone that has no SIM or other accounts on it without being required to provide a phone number. Use an old wiped phone just for this.
IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com â¨1⊠â¨day⊠ago
But then google has your imei, and can be linked to any other accounts created on that phone. And they could get your info by asking your carrier who has a number using that phoneâs imei.
GhiLA@sh.itjust.works â¨17⊠â¨hours⊠ago
Not a problem if itâs a tablet.
But there is one problem, your old self.
You existed, now you donât. Are we implying that suddenly someone else moved into your house, started using all of the IP addresses you use in your stead,⌠but they arenât you?
Your current identity is a trail that leads to the new one, directly.
SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world â¨15⊠â¨hours⊠ago
If youâre logging in via Wi-Fi, that shouldnât transmit your IMEI - but I admit that I donât know if thatâs something they do behind the scenes. They would be making an assumption you hadnât sold it, but I can see that not being enough assurance. As such, get a used tablet that you only ever use on public Wi-Fi (i.e. never log it into your home Wi-Fi). Iâm sure there are some really cheap old ones on eBay - just make sure itâs on a version of Android the Play Store still supports (I think 6 is the minimum nowadays).
IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com â¨11⊠â¨hours⊠ago
Any app can access hardware IDs without asking permission. A system app/process can definitely access your hardward IDs. Thereâs no reason why google doesnât just sent it when you create your account.