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address such as the packet sequence number and assorted identifying information in the
probe requests.</p>
- <p>Avoid using hidden APs (i.e. APs not broadcasting their SSID) since known hidden
- SSIDs end up being broadcast to find them again. SSIDs are not broadcast for standard
- non-hidden APs.</p>
+ <p>Avoid using hidden APs (i.e. APs not broadcasting their SSID) since all
+ known hidden SSIDs end up being broadcast as part of scanning for networks to
+ find them again. Hidden APs are only hidden when not devices are connected and
+ it makes little sense as a privacy feature, especially for a non-mobile AP. It
+ reduces your privacy rather than increasing it. SSIDs are not broadcast for
+ standard non-hidden APs. If you need to use a hidden AP, make sure to delete
+ the saved network afterwards.</p>
<p>Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for improving location detection are disabled by
default, unlike the stock OS. These can be toggled in Settings ➔ Location ➔ Wi-Fi and