@privacy Should I use my carrier messages app?
My network provider namely reliance jio also built an messaging app for Android. It have defiantly sms, mms support, and also RCS, organiser, etc.
So should I use it or not?
Asking as if I am not wrong all the sms info go by their server so they already know everything.
What else will they get from me if I use their app?
SMS/MMS all run through the telco and they can and do archive this data. AT&T in the US just had a major breach of this data.
First, try to use SMS/MMS the least time. Second, do not use RCS, it’s controlled by Google. And third, use something like SimpleX, Signal or even Session 😄
@foremanguy92_ I use matrix but not whole world does so. SMS and Now RCS will be easier way, cause everybody have it.
I have my parents and family and friends on good platforms but using SMS etc for strangers.For strangers okay, but nothing more
@privacy As per suggestions I will stick to SMS (No RCS) and will use it for strangers only
But atleast answer original question.
What can go wrong?What else will they get from me if I use their app?
Installing their app means they can execute code on your device, and have access to whatever information can be gathered through the permissions granted to the app. That can be a lot of information, including things like voice recordings, motion sensor data, location, other apps installed, waking hours… it can be quite invasive.
Do you use sms and MMS? I don’t
@sexy_peach @privacy I also do not use it. Just asking as I am thinking of using RCS
Afaik RCS is completely controlled by Google, even if your provider is different. Now do what you will.
Afaik RCS is completely controlled by Google
Not correct. It’s created and controlled by the GSMA. Google just has their own implementation.
Which is the only one currently available on Android
That does not dispute the fact that I stated.
