How I stopped Nova Launcher from tracking me without sacrificing my setup

Android Authority·May 10

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A user has found a way to stop Nova Launcher from tracking them without having to change their setup. Some users have reported switching to alternative launchers, with one finding that doing so made their phone feel significantly newer. The decision to switch appears to be driven by concerns over tracking, with some outlets suggesting that Nova Launcher and other android apps may be hiding multiple trackers.

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