Screenshot blocking on android 12

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by JOHNoff, Oct 20, 2021.

  1. JOHNoff

    JOHNoff Registered Member

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    Hi,
    i have google pixel 4 with android 12 (final release, not beta). I have tested three apps for screenshot blocking. ScreenWings version 2.3 is sometimes stopping but leaves some smartphone features unusable while running. The problem is huge blockage of android like unable to clear recent apps and running some other apps. The other two apps belong to Protectstar company witch are AntiSpy premium and Antivirus AI.
    At least this two apps have whitelisting option for user and system apps. This two can block screenshots, but in the upper screenshot area are the smartphone icons visible and exposed. The screenshot is black but with upper icons visible. Problems in smartphone behavior are similar like with screenwings installed.

    Security question follows. Can google or someone else get screenshots while using (or not) anti screenshot apps to block screenshots with BlackFog privacy for android installed?
    Also i have tested complete security suite of different apps to protect android 11 and i have observed some interesting android behavior!!
    Thanks!
     
  2. Brummelchen

    Brummelchen Registered Member

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    best way is to disable the hotkey for screen shooting (here - samsung/s9: lower sound button + on/off).
    some apps are able to avoid screen shooting while in front, for security reason, its an android feature.

    for the antivirus - forget this crap. there exist no reason for using this, and in special the free builds are pain and alert more ads with crippled features - in most cases no realtime check (sophos has).

    the google check from store is fine, but for my convenience i use adgaurd premium (paid, not in store available) as an ad blocker and firewall.

    for the screens - depend on your storage location. mine is put on sd card.

    what you imply with unauthorized upload or viewing your screens is against all privacy, google have been hunted down if they would do this. you better have an eye on questionable apps or limit those with a firewall.
     
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