From b57faec0e19521a9a26aa34295c79e176ca3a7fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Micay Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2021 21:26:30 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] further improve hidden AP information --- static/usage.html | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/static/usage.html b/static/usage.html index 95cd46f2..9c71d67e 100644 --- a/static/usage.html +++ b/static/usage.html @@ -427,11 +427,12 @@

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.

+ 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.

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