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Disable Android power and data monitoring

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NBNB

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The device in question is Asus Fonepad 7 running latest stock ROM (Lollipop) if it matters.

In settings, under power consumption table, one can see a list of apps and how much power they use. Same thing under data usage. I am wondering if there is a way to turn these monitoring off? I am open to rooting and install custom ROM if it is what it would take.

Thank you for reading.
 
I have a need to outfox villains on a regular basis. In case I got captured loitering around secret lairs, I want to be able to say I was merely looking to get good signal to upload my cat photos. But in order to say that, I have to make sure to turn on the relevant apps in advance so that it drains enough power and data to back up my story. Frankly it's a hassle and I can't always anticipate such scenario in advance.

So ideally I need a way to turn them off, or use iOS.
 
Sorry, I meant cat video! Not photo! A photo isn't large enough to justify the amount of time I spent lurking around. This kind of slip up could cost me my life! I face enough dangers as it is, I would rather my phone didn't try to kill me.
 
Are you some sort of spy or private detective or something?

NBNB said:
I have a need to outfox villains on a regular basis. In case I got captured loitering around secret lairs, I want to be able to say I was merely looking to get good signal to upload my cat photos. But in order to say that, I have to make sure to turn on the relevant apps in advance so that it drains enough power and data to back up my story. Frankly it's a hassle and I can't always anticipate such scenario in advance.

So ideally I need a way to turn them off, or use iOS.
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Good luck in trying to do that with an iPhone.

Have a look at Silent Circle possibly, formerly Black Phone.
https://www.silentcircle.com/
 
iOS may record a lot of things, but they have the decency to hide that information at least to the casual eyes. An 8 year old could open Android settings and everything is in plain sight.

Btw, I am also not looking for password or encryption related solution. It says a) I have something to hide, b) I have the password. Btw, as Hollywood movies had so often taught us, do not ask a spy what he does, he would have to kill you. ;)

Thanks for that black phone idea. It might do what I need it to, though it is more conspicuous than I'd like.
 
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