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Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by MGab25(m): 9:31pm On Aug 22, 2019
By The WebPamphlet

Google’s voice search function doesn’t just turn on when you ask it to. Rather, it records almost everything. The outlet reports that Google began doing this in June of 2015. Sounds creepy yet? Well, it gets even worse. You see, you can listen to the recordings Google has stored and associated with your name simply by visiting this webpage the company set up.
[img]https://1.bp..com/-RP6ZBE9tMVE/XV58-X79q9I/AAAAAAAAAFs/MNDLtxULk2gpKx6FTZqKyRK8i3i2KviaQCLcBGAs/s1600/Google%2BLogo.png[/img]

The feature works as a way of letting people search with their voice, and storing those recordings presumably lets Google improve its language recognition tools as well as the results that it gives to people. But it also comes with an easy way of listening to and deleting all of the information that it collects. That’s done through a special page that brings together the information that Google has on you.
How to delete the recordings
Luckily, if you’re not too happy about Google having potentially hours of your voice in its database, you can delete those files.

Beside each file’s title you’ll see a checkbox.

[img]https://1.bp..com/-iB8DkOYo-qc/XV5_oSbr9hI/AAAAAAAAAF4/sFERB3TCRDUwTiDHCdY25UpGT1yD1S9SQCLcBGAs/s1600/Google%2BRecordings%2BScreenshot.png[/img]

Simply check those boxes and click 'delete'.

How to Stop Google from Recording You Again
Now, as The Independent points out, stopping Google from recording you does result in some limited functionality if you’re using an Android phone or the company’s search.

However, you may be someone whose concern for privacy is much greater than finding what you’re looking for easily. If so, begin by never using Google’s voice search functions again. Follow up by disabling Google’s voice search.

Follow these steps for Android users:

1. Navigate to Settings
2. Tap the General tab
3. Under “Personal” find “Language and Input”
4. Find “Google voice typing” and tap the Settings button
5. Tap “Ok Google” Detection
6. “Under the”From the Google app” option, move the slider to the left

You can watch the video below to learn more about Google's creepy recording database:

https://www.webpamphlet.com/2019/08/googles-voice-search-function-doesnt.html

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by MGab25(m): 9:36pm On Aug 22, 2019
This is Infringement of people's privacy! undecided

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Attempt: 11:27pm On Aug 22, 2019
Kindly teach me how to fetch my recordings & other files through my mail

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by hairtins: 12:15am On Aug 23, 2019
Google still remains the best search engine after apako

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by foolbuster: 12:21am On Aug 23, 2019
Google started out good. But now they are this monster. They are rapidly tagging everybody in the world. No one is safe. They have almost everyones data. There is no such thing as privacy anymore.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Precixx(m): 12:51am On Aug 23, 2019
Mine only constist of what I asked google through voice

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Nobody: 6:16am On Aug 23, 2019
MGab25:
This is Infringement of people's privacy! undecided

Amerikans? Trust those bastards at your own peril.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by DesChyko: 6:28am On Aug 23, 2019
Perhaps, that's why it's easy for fraudulent people to be brought to book in advanced countries. They could simply tap into these databases for recogition patterns.
Imagine such measures in place in Nigeria. All these force men populating the streets to milk out of the small profits from hustlers' pockets would have been tracking viable leads instead and bring these alarming rate of cyber-robbers, terrorists and other criminals to book.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by nsdirect: 7:05am On Aug 23, 2019
People don't understand that the world is rigged against you as a criminal. There's always one silly mistake they'll use to catch you, no matter how careful you think you are. Using a gmail for one. Those people will carry your files and give to just anybody asking. If you gotta do Yahoo, do your research first.


















Support my legit hustle sha. But a Fleshlight from me. See my signature

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by nairalee(m): 7:05am On Aug 23, 2019
I keep telling y'all. Nothing is for free. Google keeps track of everything we do.

How else can y'all explain Targeted Ads? Wisen up folks. Google is not a charity organization. It's a profit making business. The earlier y'all realized this, the better.

Welcome to the real world baby

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:05am On Aug 23, 2019
E don happen!

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Nobody: 7:06am On Aug 23, 2019
hairtins:
Google still remains the best search engine after apako

Duck duck go is far better

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by IMASTEX: 7:07am On Aug 23, 2019
My Android phone is strictly for business. They can help put it in their ad. We sell herbs for men's fitness below the belt. Meanwhile, I do think people should be allowed their privacy. Although, That can't be totally possible as long as it isn't your tech.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by vibbb: 7:07am On Aug 23, 2019
This people just keep intruding people's privacy like is their right, na so Mercedes-Benz go install auto tracking device in their autos without the users knowledge and concept.

What nonsense.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by dfrost: 7:07am On Aug 23, 2019
Not a new thing. We are constantly being spied on.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Opexzy: 7:08am On Aug 23, 2019
The moment you sign up for IoT... That same moment you signed out of privacy....

Policing is not difficult anymore... We are only making it difficult for ourselves... Have u ever wondered why it's difficult to commit crime and get away with it in developed countries...

BELIEVE ME GOOGLE KNOWS YOU MORE THAN YOUR FAMILY DOES..

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Acidosis(m): 7:08am On Aug 23, 2019
Technology or communication is not possible without data. If you don't want your data taken, stay away from tech and go live with your grandma in the village.


So Google should record only your voice without taking up other sounds in your vicinity? Google na God?

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Commentor: 7:08am On Aug 23, 2019
Anti-kidnap squad, tale note.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by edeXede: 7:08am On Aug 23, 2019
This topic is misleading.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Hienna(m): 7:09am On Aug 23, 2019
That's bad..

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by JubrinElSudan: 7:09am On Aug 23, 2019
How can I check the stuffs they stored?

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by kophy(m): 7:10am On Aug 23, 2019
MGab25:
By The WebPamphlet

Google’s voice search function doesn’t just turn on when you ask it to. Rather, it records almost everything. The outlet reports that Google began doing this in June of 2015. Sounds creepy yet? Well, it gets even worse. You see, you can listen to the recordings Google has stored and associated with your name simply by visiting this webpage the company set up.
[img]https://1.bp..com/-RP6ZBE9tMVE/XV58-X79q9I/AAAAAAAAAFs/MNDLtxULk2gpKx6FTZqKyRK8i3i2KviaQCLcBGAs/s1600/Google%2BLogo.png[/img]

The feature works as a way of letting people search with their voice, and storing those recordings presumably lets Google improve its language recognition tools as well as the results that it gives to people. But it also comes with an easy way of listening to and deleting all of the information that it collects. That’s done through a special page that brings together the information that Google has on you.
How to delete the recordings
Luckily, if you’re not too happy about Google having potentially hours of your voice in its database, you can delete those files.

Beside each file’s title you’ll see a checkbox.

[img]https://1.bp..com/-iB8DkOYo-qc/XV5_oSbr9hI/AAAAAAAAAF4/sFERB3TCRDUwTiDHCdY25UpGT1yD1S9SQCLcBGAs/s1600/Google%2BRecordings%2BScreenshot.png[/img]

Simply check those boxes and click 'delete'.

How to Stop Google from Recording You Again
Now, as The Independent points out, stopping Google from recording you does result in some limited functionality if you’re using an Android phone or the company’s search.

However, you may be someone whose concern for privacy is much greater than finding what you’re looking for easily. If so, begin by never using Google’s voice search functions again. Follow up by disabling Google’s voice search.

Follow these steps for Android users:

1. Navigate to Settings
2. Tap the General tab
3. Under “Personal” find “Language and Input”
4. Find “Google voice typing” and tap the Settings button
5. Tap “Ok Google” Detection
6. “Under the”From the Google app” option, move the slider to the left

You can watch the video below to learn more about Google's creepy recording database:

https://www.webpamphlet.com/2019/08/googles-voice-search-function-doesnt.html
Thank you for doing this for us.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by dokyOloye: 7:10am On Aug 23, 2019
hmmm.
This is bad but not unexpected?
No be America again?
They spy on everybody including their damn president.
The head of CIA is also spied on grin
But only those ppl who act good Nigerian in public but support boko haram and ISIS in private need fear.

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Bossontop(m): 7:11am On Aug 23, 2019
undecided
And they are busy accusing huawei of spying..... Mtcheeww

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Nobody: 7:11am On Aug 23, 2019
Really?

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by mezarddinny: 7:12am On Aug 23, 2019
if na russia or chinese company dey do this nonsense now, us government for no allow dem rest

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by money121(m): 7:12am On Aug 23, 2019
Lobatan

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Re: Google Records Everything You Say Around Your Phone. Learn How To Delete Them by Mariangeles(f): 7:13am On Aug 23, 2019
Not surprised at all .
The op might think he has revealed some top secret grin grin
Not even if you were the CIA would you be able to unravel to whole mystery .
You can only know what they want you to know .
Behind every revealed secret, there are still some secrets to be revealed .

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