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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?
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)
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!
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.