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hello, i know this is a dumb question, but didnt find nothing about it on internet.

In terms of privacy, there are any bad thing about bluetooth earbuds? i bought mine in oppo but dont know if there exist any side of bad things about privacy. Someone can elucidate me?

When i said bad things, if oppo steal my data or something like that. yeah, dont know nothing. sorry about that.

thank you in advance

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[–] Fake4000 6 points 6 days ago

I think as long as you don't install the app these buds need, they will act as normal Bluetooth headphones.

Of course this assumes that these buds are of a different brand from your phone. Buying from the same brand (ecosystem) defeats this point.