Hey guys! I’m looking fot a new aripod and i just discovered that they collect A LOT of data actually. There is any TWS airpod that don’t collect a lot of data? How can i have more privacy with airpods?

Someone gave me some Anker Soundcore, then Tue changed the app to require network access to use the features and a cloud sign in, plus AI garbage to record voice. Thankfully there is an OpenSource app for it that works without network

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I have Anker headphones as well. You don’t need the app at all.

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How do you set the noise cancelling adjustments without the app, or how do you set the equalizer options, or how do you alter the button options, or how do you toggle which devices to connect to from your dual connect list…if you have no app?

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How do you set the noise cancelling adjustments without the app

You don’t, presumably.

how do you set the equalizer options

Use an EQ on your device?

how do you alter the button options

You don’t.

how do you toggle which devices to connect to from your dual connect list…if you have no app?

This is usually handled by the OS.

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So you lose functionality without an app.
The soundcore open source apo allows you to pre-pair a bunch of devices, they then show as a list and you can pick two with the toggles to swap your earbuds to different decives on the fly. It ships the repairing steps. I.e. I have multiple computers at home (work system and home system), and a work phone and home phone. You can swap between them.

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I just meant they’re still functional

Ah. I wouldn’t buy soundcore if all you wanted was playback with no features.

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Why’s that?

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Really? I have the same ones and the app update is disappointing. Do you have a link to the open source version? Edit: a quick search brings up https://github.com/Oppzippy/OpenSCQ30

Yep, I think that’s the one I downloaded. You can block network access in permissions, and just leave nearby devices on. And everything works. Even managing dual connections with toggles so you can have several pairing and decide which two to connect with.

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