Big bug was found in Google Pixel, someone else had control over the users' data

This bug was in the "Showcase.apk app" which was secretly installed on the Pixel phone. This app has been on people's phones since 2017. The biggest thing was that this app was not visible to people. With its help, hackers could completely control the users' phones.

Muskan Kumawat
Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist
Aug 17, 2024 • 3:10 PM
T
Tech
NEWS CARD
Logo
Big bug was found in Google Pixel, someone else had control over the users' data
“Big bug was found in Google Pixel, someone else had control over the users' data”
Favicon
Read more on en.sangritimes.com
17 Aug 2024
https://en.sangritimes.com/big-bug-was-found-in-google-pixel-someone-else-had-control-over-the-users-data
Copied
Big bug was found in Google Pixel, someone else had control over the users' data
Big bug was found in Google Pixel, someone else had control over the users' data

If you also have a Google Pixel phone, then there is big news for you. According to Amar Ujala, there was a bug in the Pixel phone for a long time, taking advantage of which hackers could control your data.

The bug was discovered in the 'Showcase. app apk" that had been apparently executed into the Pixel's phone without attribution. This app was in peoples phones back to 2017. But, more importantly, no one actually saw this app. In its employment they can have full control of users' phones.

With the arrival of this report, questions have also been raised on Google Pixel phone security as Google makes tall claims about their phones. Millions of users around the world have suffered from this bug, and their data became public.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

home Home amp_stories Web Stories local_fire_department Trending play_circle Videos mark_email_unread Newsletter