Android Microphone Snooping - eviltoast

So I had a verbal conversation with a coworker yesterday and now I’m getting fed very specific ads. No possible way it’s accidental. I have most of the microphone access to apps limited, I have Google assistant turned off and no VPA setup in my home. I use a Oneplus 9 pro, does anyone have recommendations on how to further root cause this or just par for the course for using any standard android OS? Have other folks had similar experience after locking down their stock phones?

  • Railcar8095@lemm.ee
    3·
    9 months ago

    You’re on a OnePlus; there’s always a status bar icon if the microphone is active.

    This is a feature I think for all new Androids (at least pixel). BUT it does not cover all apps. System apps can hide it. Quick example, activate Google assistant voice activation. You should be seen the icon all the time, but likely you don’t.

    • guy@lemmy.world
      1·
      9 months ago

      I do see it on OnePlus though with all voice apps, including Google assistant. I think OxygenOS is not hiding it