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.

  • @No1
    3•2 months ago

    I’m in Australia, and when I search for Device Lock Controller in Play Store, it says “This app is not available in your region”

    This happens on 2 separate devices from different manufacturers. Both devices were purchased in Australia and have Australian ROMs

    • @BakuEnglish
      3•2 months ago

      Also in Australia and it shows that to me as well

      But going into my app list and showing system does show it

    • @[email protected]OP
      2•2 months ago

      Check your installed apps (I left an edit in th post where to check). Just because it’s not listen in the Playstore for Australia, doesn’t mean it’s not installed.

      • @No1
        3•2 months ago

        Yeah, I checked installed apps (checked system apps), and I don’t have it installed on either of my devices