further improve hidden AP information

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Daniel Micay 2021-01-04 21:26:30 -05:00
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<p>Avoid using hidden APs (i.e. APs not broadcasting their SSID) since all
known hidden SSIDs end up being broadcast as part of scanning for networks to
find them again. Hidden APs are only hidden when not devices are connected and
it makes little sense as a privacy feature, especially for a non-mobile AP. It
reduces your privacy rather than increasing it. SSIDs are not broadcast for
standard non-hidden APs. If you need to use a hidden AP, make sure to delete
the saved network afterwards.</p>
find them again. SSIDs are not broadcast for standard non-hidden APs. Hidden
APs are only hidden when no devices are connected. It makes little sense as a
privacy feature, especially for a non-mobile AP where knowing the AP exists
can't be used for tracking it since it doesn't move. The feature reduces your
privacy rather than increasing it. If you need to use a hidden AP, make sure
to delete the saved network afterwards.</p>
<p>Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for improving location detection are disabled by
default, unlike the stock OS. These can be toggled in Settings ➔ Location ➔ Wi-Fi and