I always remove this data from my screenshots before sharing, but is there any way to prevent this from happening in the first place? I’ve searched and searched, but all I can find is information about how to remove the data after the fact, which I already know how to do, but it would sure be nice if it never got added in the first place. Thanks.
I’m using an app called Image Toolbox
I use a FOSS camera, and when I take photos I can see there’s not any exif data, but there is when I use the volume/power combo to take screenshots.
Screenshots are taken using a different app (screenshot utility). Camera apps have nothing to do with it. Who is your phone’s manufacturer?
It’s Samsung
I looked in settings, but I didn’t see anything that looked relevant to metadata
I don’t think Samsung has the feature to disable it
Yeah, that’s what I’m starting to think. Ugh, so frustrating! I’ll just keep removing it after the fact. Thanks!
I don’t see a screenshot app in the apps list, even when I select to show system apps.
I believe it can be a part of a system app (Core API, Android System etc)
Ok, yes, my phone (which is not a Samsung) also includes some info in screenshots.
Is there a way to prevent this?
It’s a standard Android thing.
Do you care if people know what Android device you’re using?
Nah. Not an issue really for me.