I installed NetGuard about a month ago and blocked all internet to apps, unless they’re on a whitelist. No notifications from this particular system app (that can’t be disabled) until recently when it started making internet connection requests to google servers. Does anyone know when this became a thing?

Edit 2: I bought my Pixel 6 phone outright, directly from Google’s Australian store. I have no creditors.

Were the courts not enough control for creditors? Since when are they allowed to lock you out of your purchased property without a court order?

I don’t even live in the US, so what the actual fuck?

Edit 1: You can check it’s installed (stock Pixel 6 android 14) Settings > Apps > All Apps > three dot menu, Show system > search “DeviceLockController”.

I highly recommend getting NetGuard, you can enable pro features via their website if you have the APK for as low as 0.10€, but donate more, because it’s amazing. You can also purchase via Google Play store.

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
        2·
        9 months ago

        I get this from the Google Play store:

        Looking for Device Lock Controller?

        This app isn’t available on Google Play in your region.

        So, cool?

        I bought mine from Google Fi w/ cash and have never used it on a major carrier. I’m guessing it’s a carrier thing, and not a stock Android thing.

        • MisterFrog@lemmy.worldOP
          1·
          9 months ago

          No, it may not appear in the appstore (doesn’t for me), but does appear in my apps (when you show system apps)

            • MisterFrog@lemmy.worldOP
              2·
              9 months ago

              Good to hear! And thanks for providing this data point. I may get around to doing a survey, and trying to rope in some people who know their way around android development to see what’s going on here.