The Official Xiaomi Thread

Adoxographist said:
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Xiaomi smartphones are tracking usage habits and browsing data of their owners [Update]

Security researchers have discovered that Xiaomi tracks the browsing habits of everyone that uses its Mi Browser or Mint browser including their search queries, browsing history, and more.
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Security researcher Gabi Cirlig has discovered that his Redmi Note 8 usage habits were being tracked and sent to servers hosted by Alibaba in Singapore and Russia that have been rented by Xiaomi. This included the folders he opened on his phone, the screens he swiped to including the status bar and the settings menu. As if that was not enough, Xiaomi was even tracking what music Cirlig was listening to using the default music player on his Redmi phone

The security researcher also found that whenever he browsed the web using Xiaomi's default browser app, it kept a record of all the websites he visited, search engine queries, and the items viewed on the browser's newsfeed. More worryingly, the behavior continued even when using the incognito mode in the browser. The security researcher found the same tracking code in other Xiaomi phones as well including premium models like the Redmi K20, Mi 10, and Mi Mix 3.
 
Adoxographist said:
Security researcher Gabi Cirlig has discovered that his Redmi Note 8 usage habits were being tracked and sent to servers hosted by Alibaba in Singapore and Russia that have been rented by Xiaomi. This included the folders he opened on his phone, the screens he swiped to including the status bar and the settings menu. As if that was not enough, Xiaomi was even tracking what music Cirlig was listening to using the default music player on his Redmi phone

The security researcher also found that whenever he browsed the web using Xiaomi's default browser app, it kept a record of all the websites he visited, search engine queries, and the items viewed on the browser's newsfeed. More worryingly, the behavior continued even when using the incognito mode in the browser. The security researcher found the same tracking code in other Xiaomi phones as well including premium models like the Redmi K20, Mi 10, and Mi Mix 3.
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Ok so what's the point? He proved what other brands are doing as well. Browsing Privacy is a bit of a misnomer. If its not the brand phone tracking you then its the applications you use or the search engines you use and the list goes on.
 
Adoxographist said:
Security researcher Gabi Cirlig has discovered that his Redmi Note 8 usage habits were being tracked and sent to servers hosted by Alibaba in Singapore and Russia that have been rented by Xiaomi. This included the folders he opened on his phone, the screens he swiped to including the status bar and the settings menu. As if that was not enough, Xiaomi was even tracking what music Cirlig was listening to using the default music player on his Redmi phone

The security researcher also found that whenever he browsed the web using Xiaomi's default browser app, it kept a record of all the websites he visited, search engine queries, and the items viewed on the browser's newsfeed. More worryingly, the behavior continued even when using the incognito mode in the browser. The security researcher found the same tracking code in other Xiaomi phones as well including premium models like the Redmi K20, Mi 10, and Mi Mix 3.
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Can't say I'm surprised. Chinese software spying on you? Who would have thought. Also, not just Xiaomi. Top tip - don't use default software like browsers. And even then you're not 'anonymous'.
 
He only discovered this now? I have know about this since my Mi5 (first Xiaomi phone) and AdguardHome happily block pretty much all of those calls. So wifi at home it is fine, I now also run a wireguard vpn for when I am not at home.
 
SureThing said:
Ok no link about other brands and will not take time to search the dark web to justify my statement. One thing for sure is that your data is collected for future use.
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So who was the "he" who you referred to with your statement "He proved what other brands were doing as well"?

If Apple or Google we're doing this (especially the tracking in incognito mode) the whole world would be shouting about.
 
Dave said:
So who was the "he" who you referred to with your statement "He proved what other brands were doing as well"?

If Apple or Google we're doing this (especially the tracking in incognito mode) the whole world would be shouting about.
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He = security researcher
 
Dave said:
So who is the security researcher you're referring to? And where did he make the finding?
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Bro is there something wrong or a point you want to make? Did you read the article that was posted and was responded on or are you trolling?
 
SureThing said:
Bro is there something wrong or a point you want to make? Did you read the article that was posted and was responded on or are you trolling?
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Yes, I read the article. I don't see any reference to other brands doing the same.

How about copy/paste and quote the paragraph in the article you're referring to.
 
Adoxographist said:
Not only browser, its implies screen grabs of phone usage as well.
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You're right.

It seems a few users haven't read the article completely ;)

This included the folders he opened on his phone, the screens he swiped to including the status bar and the settings menu. As if that was not enough, Xiaomi was even tracking what music Cirlig was listening to using the default music player on his Redmi phone.

The security researcher also found that whenever he browsed the web using Xiaomi's default browser app, it kept a record of all the websites he visited, search engine queries, and the items viewed on the browser's newsfeed. More worryingly, the behavior continued even when using the incognito mode in the browser.
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