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Reference to Google account in factory reset screens (Erase all data - factory reset)

  • /e/ version:/e/OS 0.9-2020060957753
  • Device model: Fairphone 3
  • When it started to occur:
  • Reproducible with the last /e/ version:
  • Reproducible with LineageOS: N/A

Summary

Within the factory reset (Erase all data) sequence on Pie, there is a reference to erasing your Google Account in the default screen.

  • The device is unusable
  • The bug is the source of a data loss or a big waste of time
  • The bug concerns a third party app
  • The bug concerns security
  • The bug concerns privacy

The problem

Steps to reproduce

In /e/OS under Pie, go to Settings, System, Reset options and Erase all data (factory reset)

What is the current behavior?

It states 'will erase all data including -Your Google account'

What is the expected correct behavior?

'will erase all data including -Your e.email account'

Technical informations

Relevant logs (adb logcat)

Relevant screenshots

Screenshot_20200608-222723_Settings

Solutions

Workaround

Possible fixes