Personally, I use GPSLogger from FDroid on a 15 minute ping interval and then load the files into Location Map Viewer (also FDroid) for my own location tracking. Disabled Google awhile ago.
It’s nice to have a sort of diary sometimes. My only practical application has been to sometimes check which times I arrive to and leave from work when I need to report my hours.
I’ve used my location history to remember names of places I went to over a year ago, addresses I was given and expected to write down but forgot, confirm for myself I actually went and did something that I couldn’t recall fully…
Looks like most of the existing replies captured my same use cases!
There have also been a couple of times where my wife and I disagreed about what we did on X day and it’s kind of nice to see who is right 😂
I think I also just like the raw data. I also keep spreadsheets of my utility bills over time, for example, because it’s weirdly fun to look back and see or compare.
One thing I’d really love is a self-hosted all-day heart rate tracker, but have yet to stumble on such a thing.
One thing I’d really love is a self-hosted all-day heart rate tracker, but have yet to stumble on such a thing.
Using a Gadgetbridge-compatible device with Gadgetbridge? I use a Xiaomi Mi Band 7 for that purpose. Needs an initial connection to the Xiaomi-servers in order to extract a key, but you can do this with an account with a throwaway e-mail address, and after that you delete the app and pair it with Gadgetbridge. I sync data after a workout or once every two-three days, but you should also be able to keep it connected via Bluetooth all the time if you like that.
4G masts can triangulate your location quite well based on signal strength and which post you’re currently connected to so unless people are planning on removing their sim the government will always have decently accurate localization.
Personally, I use GPSLogger from FDroid on a 15 minute ping interval and then load the files into Location Map Viewer (also FDroid) for my own location tracking. Disabled Google awhile ago.
I back the files up to a home NAS.
Have you heard of OwnTracks? It’s a self hosted google timeline alternative.
I hadn’t! I’ll check it out.
Just curious, why do you feel the need to track your own movements?
If you have ever lost something and had to retrace your steps it helps but I guess it’s not super important or relatable for most people
Ah, makes sense, that’s a use case I hadn’t thought of.
It’s nice to have a sort of diary sometimes. My only practical application has been to sometimes check which times I arrive to and leave from work when I need to report my hours.
I’ve used my location history to remember names of places I went to over a year ago, addresses I was given and expected to write down but forgot, confirm for myself I actually went and did something that I couldn’t recall fully…
It’s great for someone with a shite memory.
Looks like most of the existing replies captured my same use cases!
There have also been a couple of times where my wife and I disagreed about what we did on X day and it’s kind of nice to see who is right 😂
I think I also just like the raw data. I also keep spreadsheets of my utility bills over time, for example, because it’s weirdly fun to look back and see or compare.
One thing I’d really love is a self-hosted all-day heart rate tracker, but have yet to stumble on such a thing.
Using a Gadgetbridge-compatible device with Gadgetbridge? I use a Xiaomi Mi Band 7 for that purpose. Needs an initial connection to the Xiaomi-servers in order to extract a key, but you can do this with an account with a throwaway e-mail address, and after that you delete the app and pair it with Gadgetbridge. I sync data after a workout or once every two-three days, but you should also be able to keep it connected via Bluetooth all the time if you like that.
I used it to record field surveys and banking them up immediately to a Nextcloud server, for example.
With that measure in place, what likelihood do you think Google still knows your location?
4G masts can triangulate your location quite well based on signal strength and which post you’re currently connected to so unless people are planning on removing their sim the government will always have decently accurate localization.
I would imagine without the sim, they could still get the location considering emergency calling would work.
Probably would use the IMEI at that point.
100%
That’s actually a good idea, I might try it