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Privacy@lemmy.ml · 10 months ago

How do I prevent others random device suggestions in Public Areas?

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How do I prevent others random device suggestions in Public Areas?

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Privacy@lemmy.ml · 10 months ago

As title suggests, how do I go about stopping my phone from scanning my surroundings for extra devices?

Note: my phone was already connected to my own headphones.

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Note: my phone was already connected to my own headphones.

Have to assume they would prefer keeping those connected

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