more info on hidden APs
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address such as the packet sequence number and assorted identifying information in the
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address such as the packet sequence number and assorted identifying information in the
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probe requests.</p>
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probe requests.</p>
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<p>Avoid using hidden APs (i.e. APs not broadcasting their SSID) since known hidden
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<p>Avoid using hidden APs (i.e. APs not broadcasting their SSID) since all
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SSIDs end up being broadcast to find them again. SSIDs are not broadcast for standard
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known hidden SSIDs end up being broadcast as part of scanning for networks to
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non-hidden APs.</p>
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find them again. Hidden APs are only hidden when not devices are connected and
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it makes little sense as a privacy feature, especially for a non-mobile AP. It
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reduces your privacy rather than increasing it. SSIDs are not broadcast for
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standard non-hidden APs. If you need to use a hidden AP, make sure to delete
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the saved network afterwards.</p>
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<p>Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for improving location detection are disabled by
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<p>Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for improving location detection are disabled by
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default, unlike the stock OS. These can be toggled in Settings ➔ Location ➔ Wi-Fi and
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default, unlike the stock OS. These can be toggled in Settings ➔ Location ➔ Wi-Fi and
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