Recent content by G4ist

This is a difficult discussion because it touches upon very serious, and real concerns that have arisen from the mass adoption of this technology. From my own experiences in the PC world - I know as a (tested) fact that there are commercial consequences (actions) taken, as a result of monitored...

methodman89 Thanks for that test method :)

There is some dispute over that (I believe). ... concern that the microphone can listen regardless. This is a deep technical question concerning 'what is possible' I am unable to ascertain the facts for myself, but there is enough noise to indicate that we should err on the side of caution...

Yes. I discovered how to switch the mic off ... at least, it no longer responds to "okay google". Annoyingly, as SpookDroid pointed out, the colour no longer changes from solid to empty (to provide an 'at a glance' knowledge of ON or OFF) Method Settings - General - Apps - Google App -...

Thanks also to methodman89 and everybody who took the time to help. The test "okay Google" proved that the mic is ON. The screen flicked to search, and involuntarily I exclaimed "oh my effing....." and the exclamation appeared in the search box. That is creepy. So, does anybody know how to...

Hello everybody :) This is my first smartphone, and I've chosen the LG G4. I'm worried about the google bar showing the microphone blue. As far as I am aware, this indicates that the microphone is active. Obviously, I don't want this. How can I switch the mic off? Thanks