Many perhaps do not know that by taking some Photos, both on Android and Apple smartphones, data called "metadata". Among these, the size of the photos (in terms of amount of data), the format but also the GPS position. Xiaomi, in its MIUI 12, has an option in the application Gallery , eliminate location data. Well, it is good to know that all Android smartphones can eliminate this sensitive data by acting on settings of camera. let's see how.
It is possible to delete the GPS position data from the photographs: this is metadata that is automatically stored each time. that's how
The procedure for delete GPS metadata from photographs it's very simple. In this guide we will show you how to do it both from the application native camera, both from Google Camera. We underline that the GCam, even if it is an “external” apk, stores the GPS metadata in the same way as the standard application. We use a OnePlus 8 but in reality the procedure is the same for all Android devices.
- first of all we will have to open the Google Camera or the native camera app of our device
- secondly we will have to go up Settings, generally indicated with a gear
From the native camera app From the Google Camera
- now in Settings we will find an option dedicated to storing position data (GPS): tlet's check it And that's it
- as you see on each application, the location data is marked with a different name. In any case it will not be difficult to find them as they are located on the camera settings home page
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This way, when we take pictures and send them to someone, we don't have to worry about prying eyes. get your hands on our position. This procedure is always recommended as it allows us to control our sensitive data more strictly.
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