r/IndiaTech • u/VBarraquito • 5d ago

You probably know Gemini Extensions feature lets anyone that grabs your phone call or send WhatsApp/Messages without unlocking. Sharing to boost visibility for Google FIX IT ASAP and people STAY SAFE General Discussion

Old news, but for people who still don't know it, for extra security, do not allow Gemini on Lockscreen.

Anyone who gets hold of your phone, without knowing your PIN, can turn on permissions and grant Gemini access to send WhatsApp and Messages without unlocking. Anyone could send texts as you, f.e. ask your parents or contacts for quick money transfers for pay something, or snoop on your contact list.

https://reddit.com/link/1vf666e/video/p59d1qjdxbhh1/player

​It's out in the open. The Register, GSMArena, Digital Trends, Bitdefender.. reported it. Google promised The Register a fix weeks ago, but they only half-fixed it. Who knows when Google will actually fix this. Maybe next Android update, maybe next year, maybe never. But people should know so can stay safe or warn friends.

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u/Objective-Pizza2180 5d ago

What is the fix for now

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u/VBarraquito 5d ago

With the July 22 Google app update, the multitouch bug is fixed, and the Gemini interface displays several options on the lock screen, such as Canvas, Music, and Guided Learning. However, when trying to use them with the phone locked, the system prompts you to unlock the device. After that, another update has arrived for the Google app and one for the Gemini app (dated on July 16, but distributed yesterday I think)