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Re: Can one prevent Google from being 'helpful' all the time?

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Chris Green, 2025-09-26 10:30:

> Some of the time I simply log out from my (totally unused) Google
> account so that it doesn't interfere with using my tablet, however
> sometimes I have to log in (e.g. when my bank wants to update its
> app). 
> 
> So, is there a way to stay logged into Google without it incessantly
> doing things like asking if I want to save a password? My answer will
> always be no!

I never got asked to save my password - and I use a Google Pixel 6a with
a Google account.

> Alternatively is there a quick way of logging in to Google bypassing
> all the stuff about do I want backups and other such.  If I could log
> in quickly it wouldn't be such a hassle.

I can't remember when I opted out of those "helpful" features, but I
think one option was in "Android System Intelligence" - "Customize the
experience using your Google Account data". I turned this off along with
all other options which claim to "help" or "assist" me with anything.

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Arno Welzel
https://arnowelzel.de

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Can one prevent Google from being 'helpful' all the time? Chris Green <cl@isbd.net> - 2025-09-26 09:30 +0100
  Re: Can one prevent Google from being 'helpful' all the time? Theo <theom+news@chiark.greenend.org.uk> - 2025-09-26 10:09 +0100
    Re: Can one prevent Google from being 'helpful' all the time? Chris Green <cl@isbd.net> - 2025-09-26 10:21 +0100
  Re: Can one prevent Google from being 'helpful' all the time? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2025-09-29 09:29 +0200
    Re: Can one prevent Google from being 'helpful' all the time? Chris Green <cl@isbd.net> - 2025-09-29 08:45 +0100

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