Disable GPS Tracking?

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

Is there an easy way to disable the factory tracking/GPS?

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[johnparjr]

What GPS tracking are you talking about as I do not have that on mine

 

[Mr._Bill]

Is there an easy way to disable the factory tracking/GPS?

The GPS tracking ability in the 8.4 Uconnect does not have a user option to disable. The tracking data is not available to the user, unless they are paying the yearly fee to use the service.

The dealer installed options can just be disconnected. They are usually near the OBD port.

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

What GPS tracking are you talking about as I do not have that on mine

The GPS navigation. I have a Willys and I believe that function came with the premium audio group

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

The GPS tracking ability in the 8.4 Uconnect does not have a user option to disable. The tracking data is not available to the user, unless they are paying the yearly fee to use the service.

The dealer installed options can just be disconnected. They are usually near the OBD port.

i don’t use the Uconnect and I think I’ll let it expire. I suppose they will still track me and sell my data.

 

[kevman65]

Unplug the GPS antennae from back of head unit.

Easy peasy.

Don't know what else that will kill, but you won't be tracked GPS wise.

 

[KurtP]

Try getting a sheet of faraday material and covering your gps antenna when you dont want it working.

 

[Mr._Bill]

i don’t use the Uconnect and I think I’ll let it expire. I suppose they will still track me and sell my data.

They use the data in-house for research and development. The data is not worth much without links to identifying markers. Your phone tracks everywhere you go and reports it back to Google and Apple. That information is sold and used to target advertising.

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

They use the data in-house for research and development. The data is not worth much without links to identifying markers. Your phone tracks everywhere you go and reports it back to Google and Apple. That information is sold and used to target advertising.

But even I know how to switch it to airplane mode, turn it off, or leave the phone at home

 

[KurtP]

https://www.amazon.com/faraday-material/s?k=faraday+material

 

[johnparjr]

i don’t use the Uconnect and I think I’ll let it expire. I suppose they will still track me and sell my data.

oh here we go again

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...s-control-of-my-jeep-over-the-internet.38439/

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

oh here we go again

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...s-control-of-my-jeep-over-the-internet.38439/

TLTR. I stopped on page 9. Seemed to be about hacking, I’m not worried about that. More concerned about privacy and Someone monetizing my info. But thanks.

 

[johnparjr]

TLTR. I stopped on page 9. Seemed to be about hacking, I’m not worried about that. More concerned about privacy and Someone monetizing my info. But thanks.

If they do this and it’s a big if who cares how many times you went to the store or the nudie bar in what way would that hurt you

 

[Gren71]

If they do this and it’s a big if who cares how many times you went to the store or the nudie bar in what way would that hurt you

Just because you dont see how it could hurt someone doesn’t necessarily mean its not a problem to them. Im with the Op that im no fan of companies tracking whatever I do. Definitely a to each their own scenario.

 

[Kevin_D]

https://www.amazon.com/faraday-material/s?k=faraday+material

A piece of aluminum foil over the antenna (which is in the soundbar) will stop GPS reception.

Kevin

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