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Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Nobody: 12:08pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
I will never uninstall the app I have short term memory I'd rather know who am talking to besides the fact you are on Android negates all this Google owns all of us anyway. We are all tied to the matrix can't do shit without gmail account and can't open one with mobile number. 4 Likes |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by stainlex(m): 12:09pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
To each, his own. |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by enigma2007(m): 12:09pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Btruth: The fact that you did not download it does not mean it's not on somebody's contact and that might have been uploaded to Truecaller.. So either ways, you are going to be affected. 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by ayaoba1997(f): 12:10pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
wanna teach me? Electronzeez: |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Btruth: 12:13pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
enigma2007: Hummmm! |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by lomprico(m): 12:18pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Electronzeez: once u type any number, truecaller searches the www to locate any name tagged with that number, even if u dont have the app. when it first came out it used my facebook name to link my number, and that made me remove my phone number from fb. and also if i have truecaller app on my phone and ur number is among my contacts, its still links you to its data base, even if someone elese with d app dials that ur number, it shows d name i saved it with on my phone. for eg my mus still uses nokia touch phone (she prefers it for its simplicity and she has never had a smart phone) but if search her number in a strangers trucaller app, the name 'mum" appears. it a nutshell we are all exposed to this. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by airsaylongcon: 12:19pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
pcguru1: From your moniker I expect your are at least some kind of IT knowledgeable person. To however suggest that one cannot use android without a Gmail account is out rightly incorrect. If you wanna use android and not be tied to Google it is very very possible. |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by optional1(f): 12:20pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
KINGwax007:abeg God go bless u x3 if u go fit buy gas 4 me while i still dey sch. |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by delightz(m): 12:21pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
.....its no news any more that someone must come up with a bad report for everything good thing. I feel you op. You are just fulfilling one of the signs of #end_times. Keep your opinions to yourself. The app is serving its purpose. 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by goldfish80(m): 12:22pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Squad4:exactly, thats how it works. before I ever registered and downloaded the app, I discovered my name was already on their database. I basically went an extra mile to make sure my picture was not exposed. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Nobody: 12:26pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
airsaylongcon: Please tell me how you can conveniently use Android not ASOP (Android Open Source Projects) Phones without connecting with a Google account, I don't know about you but i purchase games, sync my gmail because that's the only place that has stored all my contacts. even on Nokia X2 folks go the long mile to even try to even get Google Accounts on it, unless you receive calls and install *cracked games* you might not need account but as an IT person it's almost unavoidable. |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by bubbleslink: 12:26pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Its a very nice app, my problem with it is dat it hangs my phone sometimes |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Nobody: 12:27pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
goldfish80: Exactly i was never on it and it had my name. I have lots of creeps calling me so i need it |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by free13: 12:28pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Hmm... |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Nobody: 12:29pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
It's a crazy ass app. I deleted it eventually |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Electronzeez(m): 12:30pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
lomprico: Point noted , I don't want to go about writing epistle , trust nairalander , they would not read it . Explaining what goes on behind the scene in crowd searching a particular number is another story . |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by unite4real: 12:34pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Btruth: you dont need to download it for your identity to be revealed. For example, if i have truecaller and you dont have, the moment you call me, i will add your number to truecaller database as mr. XYZ. as soon as you call any other person who has truecaller, your identity will be revealed to the person. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by eve007: 12:37pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
I hate the true caller application,but I ve it on my phone*hidesface*The bottom line is to be ahead n outsmart them.The World offers you no sympathies for knowledge offered but declined by you.... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by airsaylongcon: 12:38pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
pcguru1: You emphasising the word conveniently puts a different spin to it. In super stealth mode I run the Replicant OS (ANDROID based) on my Note 1. Install apps from F-Droid repository. I can still check my gmail email using the inbuilt email client. Install Telegram and whatsapp directly from their websites. Any app not on the F-Droid report ain't worth it when I wanna remain anonymous. Facebook? I use their mobile website which uses up less battery. My point is it is possible to use Android without a Gmail account. A Gmail account is needed only if you want to get apps from Google Play Store. For someone that knows about other secure repositories you don't need to sign in to Google |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by eve007: 12:38pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
eve007: |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by davou4eva(m): 12:40pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
There is a Privacy Menu on the setting to control and limit who can have access to your contact details.....MY VERDICT: Its an excellent application. As long as you are not a criminal. 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Btruth: 12:41pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
unite4real:truly? Like seriously? I might as well download it then. One world data base coming up. |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by viewflux(m): 12:41pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
True caller I know, true caller I love, why will you be afraid of true caller if your not into crap/fraudulent business. That moment when when someone calls your line and claims his name is PETER and true caller is showing Andrew 419 or that moment when an unanimous numbers called you( 419 pson i guess) and you just call his name, he becomes confuse and cutoff the call. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Nobody: 12:43pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
GO TO PRIVACY SETTINGS AND CHANGE IT
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Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Slingshotz(m): 12:44pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Electronzeez: I get ur point OP bout d unlisting from their website but if after you unlist then somone who has ur number on their phone and knows ur name wil resave the number and trust true caller to sync the number wit d name saved on the phone then you are bac to square one 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by vic3ee: 12:50pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
HOW DO I REMOVE MY NUMBER FROM TRUECALLER’S DATABASE? Should you wish to remove your number from our database, we have made it easy to unlist your number. Please note that if you unlist your phone number from Truecaller, you can no longer use the app. To unlist your number, please go to www.truecaller.com/unlist If you have verified your phone number, you first need to deactivate your account in the app. This is to ensure that it is the actual owner who wishes to unlist their phone number. To deactivate your account on: Android: Open the app > Press on the people icon in the upper left corner > Settings > About > Deactivate account. iPhone: Open the app > Press on the cogwheel in the top right corner > About Truecaller > Scroll down > Deactivate Truecaller. Windows Phone: Open the app and press on the ’3-dot menu’ at the bottom right corner > Settings > Help > Deactivate account. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Datevilme: 12:51pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
How to Avoid Truecaller: 1. Buy a new Sim 2. Register the Sim 3. Buy a nokia torchlight fone and put the sim inside 4. Dont call anybody with the fone, and dont give anybody your number. 7 Likes |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Bantino(m): 12:56pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Noted!!! The poster above me though 1 Like |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by 6digitscomrade: 12:58pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
u said it all... Squad4: |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Ezyp(m): 1:02pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
steppin:Exactly what happened to me... They upload contacts from ones phone to their data base even if you don't have true caller your number is on their data base |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by Nobody: 1:06pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
airsaylongcon: Interesting ! thanks for the information, yeah you are right i even remembered when using BB10 and Nokia X i had other store apps, however the biggest issues i had was Google Play services; as it was required for most games i wanted to play, when it comes to Android i don't try to install stock because my card is connected and my fear about rooting is given illegal apps permissions. Yeah you are right. |
Re: Why You Might Want To Uninstall Your Truecaller Application by enigma2007(m): 1:08pm On Feb 03, 2016 |
Btruth: Truecaller uploads the contacts of people that installed the app. So there is a likelihood that your details are in their database already thanks to one or many of your friends. |
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