The #1 Worst Google Privacy Setting (Change It Now!)

[@firstlast1732]

I don't believe google or Facebook turn off anything if you don't want their date collection they do it anyway

[@readifdumb]

They still collect data, but if you turn off targeted ads, it no longer uses that data for targeted ads. It's better than nothing however. Citation: "We provide personal information to our affiliates and other trusted businesses or persons to process it for us, based on our instructions and in compliance with our Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures. For example, we use service providers to help us with customer support."" "Does the service allow third-party access to private personal data? " "Yes" "Does the service collect personal data from third parties?" "Yes" When it comes to ads, the tech companies that bid on ad space then get access to your data through advertising, and its Google's way of selling your data while being able to say they don't sell your data, since it's not directly selling, by instead letting advertising companies and tech companies bid for ad space which collects your data. This data is then collected and sold to data brokers who then sell it to anyone who wants it (and I literally mean anyone). If you use Google services without a private browser, blocked cross site tracking, adBlock, VPN, private DNS, custom OS (for phone), then your data is openly at risk whether you turn on/off privacy settings with Google or not. I recommend Brave or LibreWolf, uBlockOrigin, Mulvad VPN, NextDNS, GrapheneOS. Search into these individually. If you want more options, or just want to get rid of Google entirely, look into Proton Mail/Calendar/Drive/Pass and other Proton services, as well as TechLore, Privacy Tools, Privacy Spy, Privacy Tests, and for FOSS products, use AlternativeTo to find free open source software, like LibreOffice for example which handles all Office365 needs with free software.

[@cuetTimmonz]

one reason i stopped using FAKEBOOK. or i use a fake name.who are they, to tell me what name i have to use? we don't have their information.. where they live their cell phones or address, to their 5 million dollar homes!! and fakebook keeps getting hacked anyway. i had mine hacked 3 times... what's the point. u cant even get the proper help!!! greedy men.

[@JigsawPuzzleConnection]

I cancelled facebook and they said they were keeping my info so anytime I log in my info would still be there.

[@JJones-cl4dm]

Bingo

[@jackieblue6947]

Agree, they lie and make it so difficult to change privacy settings. If you're looking to change a setting why not give you the link in the how to instead of 15 different moves.

[@susieque5030]

Google location services make me angry! The first time I received a report of every place I had been in the last 2 weeks and it was the last! now they get nothing…nothing at all!

[@plasticbucket]

They have other ways of tracking you.

[@im_avg_joe]

No matter what you do to de-google your device, the company STILL collects data.

[@dlg5485]

Just like Apple and EVERY other tech company.

[@davidletarte214]

unless you install an operating system like GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, LineageOS etc... or even just vanilla (meaning plain - ungoogled) Android. that's the main reason I use Android not iPhone; Apple won't let me install any OS I want on a phone that I paid for!

[@krollpeter]

@@davidletarte214 Plain Android is the way to go. But we must not install any Google app such as maps or mail. And we can't use the Play Store and Google Services. Once that has been installed, it replaces the neutral Android geolocation system and certain drivers with the Google ones, and then it's done: You are back to square one.

[@alexhnd552]

The best i've tested so far is iodéOS @@davidletarte214

[@RichardHarlos]

_"No matter what you do to de-google your device, the company STILL collects data."_ Yes, it does. What's your point? Are you saying 'don't bother de-googling because it's not 100%'? Or, are you suggesting that people not use their devices at all if they're concerned about their privacy? You made a true statement, but you didn't use it to support a conclusion so... I'm asking: what conclusion do you want other people to understand from your statement?

[@metalmaidenhell138]

Played a DVD that I own. After, all my ads and KZbin feed were filled with news and merchandise ads and actor interviews for the movie I just watched. I figured out they must be listening to me so I turned off access to my mic

[@Genesis-wo3dg]

I turned the access to my mic off, but it wouldn't shut off

[@JJones-cl4dm]

You can't actually turn it off I don't think

[@mikehawk7307]

Oh I am sure Google will not track you if you change those setting......... LMAO!.

[@RichardHarlos]

If you care about this, then obviously you're not going to use the device... right? Do you care about this? Are you still using the device? Hmm...........

[@mikehawk7307]

@RichardHarlos Are you trying to do a gotcha? Yes I use Android phones as well as iPhone.

[@RichardHarlos]

@@mikehawk7307I'm not sure what 'doing a gotcha' means. I pointed out that you said you were sure they would track you even if you change tthos esttings, and then I asked whether you care about them tracking you, and if you use the device. It's not a 'gotcha'. It's an honest request for clarification.

[@brianbrino4310]

Absolutely excellent hints about our Security with Google! Our personal security should never be breached without our consent! Thank you soo much for your excellent Video!

[@JacquesMare]

Should..................................................

[@slc1161]

Excellent education for all of us. I am a 61-year-old woman and this was great for me to be able to make everything private. And as for your data being b big companies, it’s not. My data was breached both at my bank and at the hospital not to mention databases like Experian that got breached.

[@kfluhx]

You guys are AWESOME! Also, your banter on the endorsement setting made me think of the social rating systems some countries are using to rank people. I watched an AI documentary saying that some loan application algorithms assess people on multiple risk factors including things like how low you run your phone battery on 🙄 Context matters, and technology is slowing removing that wisdom 😩 It'd be fun to see you guys rif on your opinions about that.

[@acassim7]

I’m 100% sure my phone needs to be degoogled 😂

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Love your channel !! You guys have helped and have informed me so much. I now make these changes on my relatives phones. Keep up the Great work. 👍

[@Nienna_Surion]

I find funny the ad right before this video is a google ad😂

[@gerrykeaveney1657]

please do the same video to de-facebook your phone. TIA

[@VondaInWonderland]

I turn things off and a couple of weeks later they will be back on again. I feel like I'm constantly fighting with my phone :/

[@davidevans3227]

yes!

[@uluvit1126]

Yes. Most often when you do an update or download a new app.

[@Genesis-wo3dg]

Yes, mine too, but it won't even stay as I reset it for a few days. My phone is completely hacked

[@Dino-vl3lu]

​@@Genesis-wo3dg reestablece el telefono de fabrica (esto borra todo lo que tengas , pero tambien borra los virus y todo lo que tengas tambien)

[@Genesis-wo3dg]

@@Dino-vl3lu thank you

[@peterdixon6807]

Had to wait for the “ No place like Chrome” ad to finish before this edition started.

[@drdave1947]

Great info. It would be nice if you could have a video with all these recommendations, but with using your desktop or laptop.

[@Snowman666]

I'm learning more every time I watch you guys thanks

[@hannahbanana0651]

Ya'll are AMAZING!!!! Thank you for what you do!!!

[@wendiyee6442]

Awesome information, as always, guys! Thank you!!!

[@normameager1546]

"Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but to see quickly how to make them good. Thanks to a teacher I have learned a lot!!!!!! AWESOME!!!

[@Katietoo]

Thanks, guys, all this information is extremely educative and very much appreciated. I followed you, both, word by word. With all the Microsoft updates, now eight months later, has Goggle Security etc any new additions we should all be aware of, please?

[@djstarman69]

None matters ,turn off your phone and never use it again and that's how Google can't see what ur doing ,lol.

[@abrarsrajeel5029]

😂😂😂

[@djstarman69]

lol,,,thanks @@abrarsrajeel5029

[@Sunshineandroses1]

Yes they will always get the information they want even if it's from a different app or a game from the play store you download it's all linked together. Sharing of information settings of phone Wi-Fi what's on there?

[@thelonewolf666]

maybe you need a life

[@SophiaPatriciaLifeCoach]

😅

[@bmozkan03]

Highly respect this video, good job guys!

[@god563616]

Google switched to my messaging out of nowhere!! This is sick!? Definitely need that removed asap!

[@SJPDurham]

Went to town on Google with the main ones you mentioned. So much crap cleared.

[@pollyd1385]

Hi guys! Great video! Question... if performing an update, does all my OFF and/or preferred settings get reset to Google's preferences?

[@1szera]

I'm interested in this answer, as well!

[@david-markthomlinson7928]

I've just come across your channel. I'm just going through this. Web & app activity. Follwed your guidance. I can turn off, but definitely no pause. I'm in the UK, so maybe it's different here. Suggestions, please. But not stop using your phone. I do know that no matter what you do, as soon as you update. Everything turns back on again!

[@moetocafe]

Enhanced safe browsing - when you turn it on, it's like you're erasing the effect of the privacy optimizations in the first part of the video. Enhanced browsing shares even files from your download folder (among other things).

[@timbell4961]

Thank you for that information I didn't realize that I'll change that setting immediately😮😮😮

[@FluffriousCorgii]

U mean it turn off or?

[@moetocafe]

@@FluffriousCorgii better off, in my opinion

[@FluffriousCorgii]

@@moetocafe i see but why tho? To me its safe for website has bad links or virus or etc

[@moetocafe]

@@FluffriousCorgii you can read what it is and how it works and draw your own conclusions. But if you have it enabled - it sends your data to Google - to me at least, that is privacy invading feature.

[@erdalestay7917]

Thank you guys so much for this video! I always learn so much from you two!

[@cliveedharris1353]

Slowly getting better at my phone thank use I'm going to check it out 😊

[@Ididntdoit77]

I’m not signed into my google account and I don’t you google as a search app. Do I still need to do these?

[@brendalacy4564]

So I tried to post the screenshot of KZbin message I get when I tap on my KZbin icon now, after I turned off my watch history but idk wtf I'm doing, it's frustrating trying to keep all of these nosy invasive punks from profiting on my business. I have to go to the video of yours I sent to a friend to have any access to KZbin now unless I turn my watch history back on, I hope they have a very long time to wait cause that won't happen EVER! I hate bullys. They can kiss my ***! Thank you for the Intel.

[@user-bb7ty9gi4n]

I have a question about how you bridge the second phone in sync? Or do you now a link or video how you must do that. I surge all ready for some time and till now I did not found it Thxx

[@NR-nf1il]

All you have to do is say out loud what you're looking four and next thing you know you'll see ads for it on Facebook.

[@freshlymadebread]

Thank you so much for making this video. Your content is amazing

[@roxcyn]

I turned everything off except for one KZbin setting. I had most of it turned off, but it's good to go in there every now and thing and turn stuff on/off depending on your preferences.

[@davidevans3227]

sometimes i've thought, i'm sure i turned that off..? ..but now it seems to be on again??

[@roxcyn]

@@davidevans3227 - Possibly if they update something and then turn it back on.

[@rezzer7918]

This is why they keep building more & more of those huge windowless data storage centers in northern Virginia. All your activity i.e. EVERYTHING about you is now archived, in PERPETUITY.

[@embalmertrick1420]

Please do a video about Google photos. The last time l used it, it had access to the memory of my phone and deleted photos in the phone's memory 😡

[@0mar-777]

did you denied googles photo access to files and media?

[@MrRofl131]

I tried switching off, but turned it back on. Apparently I trained google algorithm I like very very short ad videos. When receiving more generic ads I got enormous long ones.

[@irvfern]

Good video. I have been doing this since 2017. 👍🏻

[@CatioTails]

Can’t thank you guys enough!

[@monicamo3styles313]

I did a bunch of the steps y’all taught us to do for privacy and the very next day (today 4/28/24) I was hacked. I had to take action fast. I never had a hack problem before.

[@user-hl8vi3vj7b]

Do I turn off Google updates if I don't have a phone yet or number to put on there can I still use 2 step

[@blukmage19typeR]

Those suggestions saved me a lot of headaches. Bless y'all.

[@queenslanddiva]

Fabulous info, thank you so much!

[@MioshiB6]

Happy I've complied to everything you guys talked about b4 seeing this .... 💪🏾❤️ change your Google password word often as well m

[@kjvwarrior777]

That's all the internet is about..... classified ads 😂

[@CVernRock]

What about changing the operating system on your phone? I've seen some videos that say that you can change to a different operating system.

[@tammy5590]

Thanks for the pdf guys. I appreciate it.

[@Crazychris-tel]

Google knows When you're having a period ? I bet you you don't even have to let it know either it just it freaking knows cuz it looks through the camera

[@GeoTrashPanda]

.....don't forget to check these setting 1-2 times a year, I know I've done by this kinda thing a few years ago and I went to check it and found everything was reversed to the monitoring mode. 😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😢😢😢😢😮😮😮

[@ChavezDIY]

Same here. I've turned off some of these settings and they get reversed to default over time. It's a losing game.

[@KnowledgeSeeker26]

I love your channel! You're so informative!

[@PayetteForward]

We're glad you think so! Thanks for watching. -Z

[@lakshmanprasad2798]

Thank you. Great advise. Very helpful.

[@YogeshJhala-du8xg]

Very excellent informative video.

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

Google audio heard what you say and analyze words some apps analized without your know and turn on at your activity example when you talk with someone. Thats why adds change on compared to your conversation theme. At some moment you can find only basic info on google but google take many info about you and show it for anyone

[@leomarshall4059]

Regarding Google Fit... Some state governments want access to women's menstrual cycle information in order to control the ability of pregnant women (whose cycles are paused) to travel and seek health care.

[@username00009]

When you say healthcare I’m guessing you are referring to eliminating fetuses.

[@leomarshall4059]

Obviously somebody has never heard of pre-natal care (and, like the Republican Party, opposes neonatal care).

[@wes11bravo]

Control the ability of pregnant women to travel, yep, absolutely can confirm - when my wife was pregnant with our daughter, I distinctly remember her being arrested by Republican Party Security Agents and interred in a Republican Supermax Facility so she would be unable to terminate her pregnancy, while simultaneously being prevented from seeking prenatal care (which Republicans hate for, you know, obvious reasons) that would increase the chances our daughter or my wife would die during her pregnancy.

[@SatyaSanathani]

Thank you for sharing this important information.

[@coraleefreeman5956]

Thank you so much!

[@amz33894]

It's just layer upon layer of breaches of personal privacy. Just when you think you have deactivated, another app, setting, network or site is monitoring everything you do. Total electronic surveillance will end up becoming totally unavoidable.

[@apuz13]

Another great helpful video. Thank you

[@ifabukunmi5485]

Now unless I'm doing something incorrectly, when i turn off my watch history I cannot watch anything. I grt a message saying watch history turned of. Lol

[@jennymontague851]

I have a 5 year old Motorola that is out of service, but it still works, just very hard to text on or figure out what I'm doing. Your devices are likely alot newer. So I was trying to change things for Google to share my pictures, phone number or any pics that would give away my general location. FB picked up private pics and locations, so I got spooked. Just not sure I did it right. I made have made it worse. What do I do??

[@marionb6154]

Great info guys 😊

[@artfuldodger7838]

How do I get rid of Google Assistant. I've disabled it, but I still get the nagging "turn on assistant" crap. I disabled it for a reason.

[@jeanwonnacott2718]

Thank you!!

[@glennso47]

This ultrawifipro ad is an example. The one that appeared before the video.

[@Gloria68]

But we need a non trackable phone by outsiders like stalkers, exes, govt, employers, etc.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

WARNING! After I followed all of these suggestions, all Google related apps and services on my iPhone, Mac, and Roku TV either stopped working or were working poorly. Google thinks I am somewhere in Europe so local restaurant Apps keep crashing now. I’m in the U.S., by the way. I’m trying to reverse it all but still having problems.

[@ELMS]

This is a fantastic video, guys. I had no idea. Many thanks!

[@rickyt3961]

thanks a bunch guys! 👍🏾

[@theodoredesmarais4219]

Thank Goodness for you guys !

[@victorpatzi9306]

Congratulations. Do you have something about how de-clutter AOL? I am 72 and have AOL since the beginning.

[@ridesdesoloc7837]

My KZbin history settings have always been on pause or off. I just don't like their their new Home settings appearing empty. No videos at all. So I just log off. I will only log in if there's a specific video I'd like to save or videos in my watch later list.

[@brea_2007]

I remember that Hackers hack weak passwords and everything. When j get a new device always change my settings before using.

[@massapower]

Hey ! The dude on the right in the Purina Shirt looks almost exactly like "KEVIN" on THIS OLD HOUSE 😁

[@aywitb911]

Ive already done all your suggestions and also install no root firewall, even after turning all these settings off no root firewall is showing google constantly trying to get out and i mean constantly.

[@billmago7991]

Trouble is everytime I buy stuff I get adds for the stuff I've already bought

[@AlfredoTrujillo-e3y]

No estoy seguro de la configuración cómo reportar memberhips

[@loupowers8888]

Q: under Data & Privacy/Delete a Google Service, do I need to leave these 2 alone (not into trash can)? You Tube & Gmail. Thanks for your great videos. Lou Powers

[@basutripathy]

Superb 🙏

[@SuperHyperExtra]

Thanks, but... Too fast! Too far away! Close-up, please. And show the screen a couple of seconds when you’re tapping an item... . OK, 0.25x speed, here I come!...

[@johnsmith-ee6tr]

Oh by the way if your doctor pharmacy and whom know about your issues they won't do this hence data breach.

[@sirtango1]

You hear the word google, think government!

[@lisap9936]

Hi guys. The trouble is, l follow your instructions, then l find something doesn’t work and l don’t know why! I tried to make some calls this morning but they immediately failed. I toggled airplane mode to no avail then shut down my phone and restarted . It worked. Weird! 😊

[@orwellhuxley6301]

Awesome content bents. Thank you.

[@BlastedKat]

Why i keep my phone in a faraday bag until I need it. Turning off these settings means nothing. These companies are so corrupt they just ignore you turning off on your phone. We have deleted all social media except YT. This will be gone soon. I'm over it

[@bohemianbabz]

I'am older and I've been following you since I was given a new Galaxy phone. I've used your videos to turn off alot of the battery draining problems, but now I'am getting a message when I try to use my camera that the security policy won't let me use it. What do I do? I'am not real tech savvy!

[@SupamChang]

Please reply - My phone is rooted, and I didn't sign into any Google account (yes, it is possible in present Android devices). I removed inbuilt Google apps, except Play Store and Play services, by USB debugging with command prompt. I disabled Play Stores app. Using alternative email service providers, alternative sites to download apps and Duckduckgo as search engine. (Only logged into Google on my desktop for KZbin videos). Will Google still track my activities and location movements without using a Google account?

[@cgpandre]

Thank you guys , very helpful.

[@deroux]

Helpful!

[@CancerCleric]

One time my Location History helped me was when I was the victim of credit card fraud, and I was able to further prove that I wasn't at those locations where the idiot used the card number.

[@TastingParty]

Great info as usual… Shared!

[@Gloria68]

I don't want suggestions esp ads. Their ads are for singles but I watch Catholic, classical music, health, language, history, finance, etc videos.

[@montypalmer4556]

When you say turn this off without saying what this is and maybe I can watch it over and over and deduce what was being referred to but it might br VERY difficult.

[@jatinrathod6325]

Hi! I followed some of your tips from the video, but now I am unable to use my Gpay app. Can you please suggest me as to how can I allow Gpay to access the camera and make it work again?? I don't know which setting(s) affected the camera access for GPay.

[@johnknight8152]

Use a card or cash dude, what's the point otherwise?

[@Nantes2011]

Hey David and David, do you have a list of cells phones made in USA? Thanks

[@PayetteForward]

Yes, here it is: 😂

[@wes11bravo]

​@@PayetteForward- Hmm... okay, how about a list of phones not assembled by enslaved political prisoners interred in factories located inside concentration camps? Do all manufacturers utilize these highly cost effective human assets, or is it just Apple, who is oddly enough the one who most loudly crows about their undying commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

[@s.susanmarandi9080]

​@@PayetteForward😂

[@zyzzyz7035]

If you have to go to google to turn off google it probably is not off.

[@SlingbladeJim]

Since I watched this video it appears in the right corner every time I go to KZbin. How do I get rid of it please.

[@jacquelinebl6]

Thanks alot guys

[@mariafarias8887]

I loved ! Great tips! Thanks

[@Zeroblueeeee]

can you do this even if you use a google, speaker at home?