Update 13.6

I usually update as soon as possible after one is released. However, I am in no way interested in having any COVID-19 tracking on my phone. Can someone please assure me I am not downloading a tracker on my phone with this release. Thanks much.

Posted on Aug 10, 2020 11:21 AM

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Mjmalabed

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Aug 10, 2020 12:15 PM in response to wiliam97

It is not ON unless you turn it on and it will not send anything without your permission

wiliam97 Author

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Aug 10, 2020 1:42 PM in response to Mjmalabed

Thanks so much! Very helpful.

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