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Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android?

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On Thu, 2 Jan 2025, Andrew wrote:

> If anyone has a Google Account set up on Android, then they have forfeited
> their right to privacy - but luckily Android works fine without adding a
> Google Account integral to the operating system in Settings > Accounts.
> <https://i.postimg.cc/x1NZwj5G/account02.jpg>
>
> In a recent thread, it was observed that the Google FitBit app
> automatically infested Android with a parasitic Google Account.
> *What can't you do on Android WITHOUT a Google Account set up in the OS?*
> <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=56585&group=comp.mobile.android#56585>
>
> To test that privacy observation, I just moments ago downloaded the latest
> FitBit app from the Google Play Store repository <com.fitbit.FitbitMobile>.
>
> It asked me to choose "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Fitbit".
>
> Clicking "Sign in with Fitbit" doesn't seem to allow me to *create* a
> FitBit account, and "Sign in with Google" says, very clearly this:
>
> *The [Google] account will be added to this device*
> <https://i.postimg.cc/7ZRtbdHN/fitbit01.jpg>
>
> Obviously, that's a dangerous app in terms of privacy since you forfeit
> your right to privacy when you add an account integral to Android settings.
>
> That means we need to find a suitable *alternative* to the FitBit app.
> What is it?
>

I suggest a NoBit. Seriously, people have exercised without tracking and 
smart watches since time immemorial, and I see no reason for why we should 
stop now.

If you absolutely need tracking, then set a time limit. Go jogging for 20 
minutes or 30, and that's it. Your body will take care of the rest.

If you're really into data, a bathroom scale will allow you to follow your 
progress nicely.

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For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? Andrew <andys@nospam.com> - 2025-01-02 05:00 +0000
  Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-01-02 01:49 -0600
    Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-02 21:31 +0100
  Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? D <nospam@example.net> - 2025-01-02 12:36 +0100
    Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? Andrew <andys@nospam.com> - 2025-01-02 18:09 +0000
      Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-01-02 14:49 -0600
        Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-02 23:00 +0100
          Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-01-02 18:29 -0600
        Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-03 16:07 +0000
          Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-01-03 11:05 -0600
            Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-03 18:29 +0000

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