How to find hidden trackers in your Android apps using Exodus
By
Andy Walker
1d ago· 5 min readen
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Summary
Android apps commonly embed third-party trackers that monitor user behavior, from innocuous button usage to sensitive data like location. The article details how the author used a tool called Exodus to scan their phone and uncover which apps contain the most trackers, highlighting the prevalence of tracking in everyday apps and offering guidance on how users can identify and block these trackers themselves.
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