Possible GPS Attached To WiMax that cant be turned off

RidleyJ329 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-16-2010, 09:43 PM

i was sitting in one of my security classes this evening and my instructor informs me that heard that there is a service or feature that is attached to wimax that cannot be turned off. would anyone know anything bout this? idk know if it matters but i am currently running cm6 and is not wimax compatible..... yet

sp4rtan5 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-26-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RidleyJ329

i was sitting in one of my security classes this evening and my instructor informs me that heard that there is a service or feature that is attached to wimax that cannot be turned off. would anyone know anything bout this? idk know if it matters but i am currently running cm6 and is not wimax compatible..... yet

First time I hear of this. Anyone had info?

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**gTen** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-27-2010, 02:23 AM

I'm not particularly sure for wimax in specific..but if you look at it..any time your using a phone they can triangulate where you are... hence the "Use Wireless networks" option..any form of 2 way communication can always be traced in 1 form or another..

RidleyJ329 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-27-2010, 04:34 AM

I forgot how it came up but that part of the discussion that day. On how technology can be used track you even with out you knowing it.

**bradart** · #5 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 01:28 AM

Well, the gps is actually built into snapdragon chipset, so i doubt they'd incorporate a second radio for it just to spy on you.