All the sensors have specific functions on your phone, but these sensors can also be used for malicious purposes by shady apps. It is by collecting data using apps installed on the phone. For example, the gyroscope can use to intercept sensitive information like passwords, account names, etc. from your phone There was no option to turn off all sensors on Android phone until the release of Android 10, but now it is possible. You can turn on and off all the sensors – proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and other sensors – with a tap on Android 10.
Step-by-Step Guide to Add Sensors On/Off Toggle on Android
To turn on and off sensors on Android 10, all you need to create Sensors On/Off toggle for the Quick Settings panel. Here’s how it is. Keep in mind that, if you turn off the sensors, features that depend on them will stop working on your phone. Also, note that this method won’t affect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and some other sensors. These sensors have their toggles on Android phone. More Resources
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