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Police in US state of Nevada can now track cellphones without a warrant (apnews.com)
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[–] 1 point 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

airplane mode + WiFi calling. you shouldnt be on your phone while youre driving, and most places have free WiFi, then install a Google free custom ROM to your phone such as LineageOS, iodeOS, GrapheneOS, RestlessOS GSI, or CalyxOS (whenever they come back)

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  • [–] 6 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    pulls information from smartphone apps in order to let state investigators identify the location of mobile devices.

    They aren't using cell tower data, if that's what you mean. I'm guessing that unless you degoogle, your first suggestion won't do too much.

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