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?
We’re 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?
I checked and don’t see it. So either my phone is too old, or is exempt since I bought from Google Fi.
I’m on Google Fi and a Pixel 8 Pro with Android 14 purchased last month.
It’s there.
System Settings -> Apps -> See all apps -> Three-dot Menu -> Show system -> Search for
DeviceLockControllerIt also shows unavailable in the Play Store (USA) despite being installed.
Edit: I turned on my older Pixel 4XL on Android 11 and it’s not installed there. 👀 Worth noting, both phones were/are on the same plan, but I’ve paid off the 4XL while the 8 Pro is still in payments.
From reading the comments, I think it’s on all newer Android phones (perhaps Android 13+?). My phone is probably just too old.