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I also don't allow any app requiring those details (unless they are needed obviously, like VoIP), but I think what most companies want is the unique serial number, so they can keep a track of how many unique devices are used by them. But since Android does not gives permission at more granular level, I simply don't install any such app, or don't upgrade one which ask for it.

As for Facebook, I am using Tinfoil for Facebook app (It is a website wrapper, essentially). It was faster than whatever app Facebook managed to write.




> Tinfoil for Facebook

And Tinfoil is better integrated with the Android system than the official Facebook app. Click a Facebook link in an app or browser - you'll get Tinfoil as an option to view the link but not the official app.


What a brilliant name! We need a tinfoil chrome extension.




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