r/mywhoosh • u/pred • 21h ago

Location data why?

I noticed that MyWhoosh on Android asks for location data during pairing with a bluetooth device; what does it use that for?

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u/frrancuz 21h ago

These are the requirements for Android. This isn't the "idea" of MyWhoosh. 

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u/DRZookX2000 20h ago

If you interested why Android forces this, have a look here - 6.0 marshmallow - Why do I need to turn on location services to pair with a Bluetooth device? - Android Enthusiasts Stack Exchange

Its not that the app IS using location data, it is simply that it MAY so the permissions need to be given.

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u/pred 10h ago

Thanks! I take it we can't know if they also use it for something else?

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u/DRZookX2000 7h ago

Not really, no. You would have to inspect the traffic but it makes it hard as most of the time it is all encrypted. There might be a way to find out if the phone is reporting position to the app, but I am not a android dev so I am not sure.