- Jan 8, 2011
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Is it safe to leave the phone's Bluetooth turned on all the time?
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- Android 10
- iOS 13
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- Android 10
- iOS 13
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If @security123 says it’s safe, then it must be!Depends on hardware. If it's a iPhone or Google Pixel then yes because of good isolation and stuff like IOMMU.
Of course system needs always be up2date with not more then a week behind Google/ Apple updates.
Also Bluetooth has a low range which make it hard for attacks against safe systems
Only if it's used by Apps. Else you will not see Bluetooth listed in power management (same for GPS)In addition it also drains your battery
I only repeat what experts say.If @security123 says it’s safe, then it must be!
Yeah the Bluetooth low power or whatever it's called has less radius so it's technically a lot safer .Only if it's used by Apps. Else you will not see Bluetooth listed in power management (same for GPS)
New devices also use Bluetooth Low Energy stuff.
I only repeat what experts say.
If on, but not connected, Bluetooth uses less than WiFi?In addition it also drains your battery
I prefer a constant Internet connection, either WiFi or 4G is enabled at all times.Disable it along with WiFi when not in use / public space if possible.
Yes Bluetooth uses less energy then WiFi and the low energy Bluetooth variety can probably run a few days if not more on today's smart phone batteries(my parents had an iot device using this technology Wich ran weeks on a smaller battery then most smartphones)@upnorth Thanks for the video.
If on, but not connected, Bluetooth uses less than WiFi?
Also I find 4G Mobile Data to be most draining.
In addition it also drains your battery
No. See my Bluetooth post. It's the same.Disable it along with WiFi..
Both can be used as for snooping or as a vector and it's pretty dangerous since low access to the baseband chip firmware ( usually requires an exploit)
To be clear I wasn’t making fun, I meant it. You do a good job with your research.I only repeat what experts say.
More like old door/ key vs modern door with e.g. fingerprintIs the same as the leaving the key to your house on the door, anyone who passes by can enter.
How about for iOS 13 with latest updates? Asking for both devices.Is the same as the leaving the key to your house on the door, anyone who passes by can enter.
I disable everything when not in use, Android is like swiss cheese when it comes to exploits.
Read my postsHow about for iOS 13 with latest updates? Asking for both devices.