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Unknown app using my data

I think someone is using app developing as a way to access my phone without my permission. I’ve had a very large number of things happen that lead me to this conclusion. Today I’m just trying to figure out if anyone else has an app show up under cellular data called astronomy? It never actually has used any data since I noticed it. But there is no app for it that I can open. I’ve searched the store and google for it too with no luck.

On the other hand I have had iTunes eating my data for the last 3 or 4 days. I’ve still getting progressively worse. I reset my data statistics 4 hours ago and have already went through 1gb of data!

I don’t have iTunes downloaded on my phone. My diagnostics doesn’t go to app developers and it just in the last 2 or 3 days started sucking my data dry. I don’t use Siri. I have my push notifications turned off for everything except texts. I don’t use iCloud either and my backups for it are all turned off.

none of it makes sense. I have NEVER went through this much data this fast. Even the things I use frequently seem to be using more data than normal. I’m not actually sure of that though

Posted on Aug 13, 2022 9:35 AM

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Feb 3, 2024 10:20 PM in response to Lulu206y

Lulu206y wrote:

Did you ever get information about this!? And, can you maybe reach out to me! I too have same issues and more.

As has been explained several times in this thread, the Astronomy app is the engine behind the dynamic wallpaper. It is nothing sinister.

Dec 8, 2022 8:34 AM in response to Bob Timmons

Yes I had the astronomy app tom and didn’t download then I found out it’s standard now with the iOS 16 update

Aug 13, 2022 9:46 AM in response to K_Martt

Today I’m just trying to figure out if anyone else has an app show up under cellular data called astronomy?

Sorry, but polls are not permitted on this site, so you should not expect replies in that regard.

K_Martt Author

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Aug 13, 2022 10:06 AM in response to K_Martt

Also when the iOS 15 beta software came out my boyfriend told me about it in front of another person. Later we both went to check it out and she didn’t have one available. Only I did. After a few google searches I learned that beta software comes out exclusively first and then a public version follows. And I also was surprised to find that after I mysteriously have developer privileges I also have access to a whole world of information I didn’t have before. Like my phones data logs… that **** actually makes sense. There ACTUALLY is logic behind the chaos! I have googled bits from my data logs a million times almost always with the same answer. They can’t be read by humans. Now when I google bits from my analytics I get actual answers with real information but still not enough

Oct 4, 2022 10:45 PM in response to K_Martt

I just noticed the same thing; is there a clear answer about this? I see a few replies about the iOS 16.0 new astronomy feature, but I haven’t used it and can’t seem to find “it” on my phone.. Under apps, using search, etc. The only place it’s listed is where I just saw it (under cellular data).

Nov 9, 2022 6:21 AM in response to IndubitablyDee

IndubitablyDee wrote:

So I believe I’ve learned more about the astronomy app under Cellular in Settings. After the last update, there are several Apple wallpapers that require some data use. I went to my wallpaper options and found it, so I’m not so worried about it now. You don’t have to use the Astronomy wallpaper. Hope it sets some minds at ease for those who haven’t discovered it’s use or reason for its presence under your Cellular under Settings.

Yes, this was explained on the first page of this thread.

Bbdoc61

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Nov 16, 2022 7:51 PM in response to K_Martt

I keep close track of my cellular app list, and this Astronomy app was not there before I upgraded to iOs 16. I can’t find the app in my App Library, although my phone is set to show all apps in the Library. Not happy at all about Apple’s lack of transparency re: this thing. Obviously, more than iphone owner has discovered this Astronomy thing, so why the lack of an explanation??

Nov 17, 2022 7:33 AM in response to Bbdoc61

Bbdoc61 wrote:

I keep close track of my cellular app list, and this Astronomy app was not there before I upgraded to iOs 16. I can’t find the app in my App Library, although my phone is set to show all apps in the Library. Not happy at all about Apple’s lack of transparency re: this thing. Obviously, more than iphone owner has discovered this Astronomy thing, so why the lack of an explanation??

Have you read the rest of the thread? Astronomy is a live wallpaper.

Dec 29, 2022 1:23 AM in response to K_Martt

I have spotted this mysterious astronomy phenomenon. Although for me - Its not taking my data but its instead tracking my location. I had to go into my privacy settings to turn it off. I do not have this app downloaded or can find it anywhere existing in my phone? Explanation warranted asap. ..

Jan 15, 2023 8:47 AM in response to jltaekwondo

jltaekwondo wrote:

It’s is spyware

No, it’s not. It is dynamic wallpaper that is part of iOS 16.

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If you see an Apple Services charge you don't recognize on your Apple Card - Apple Support

Apr 4, 2023 12:51 PM in response to JG23lv

It is not possible to turn off 2 factor authentication. Your phone is not hacked. So look for a different explanation of what is happening. You can check who has access to your Apple ID→Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts - Apple Support

Jul 7, 2023 7:01 AM in response to Tealmangoez

Did you read any of this thread before posting? If you had, you would have learned that "Astronomy" is a wallpaper. It shows views of Earth, the Moon or the solar system based on the time of day. It is not an app you can open.

K_Martt Author

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Aug 30, 2022 1:14 PM in response to Raicya

Ok well can you help me? I’m not allowed to discuss it here but it’s the only place I can find someone who knows what I’m talking about. Can you maybe message me from messenger or something?

dusty105

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Sep 16, 2022 1:53 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Yes I have the same thing under cellular but yet I have no app.

Sep 19, 2022 8:03 AM in response to alicatsmom

alicatsmom wrote:

I think it is the Astronomical “earth” screen saver that geolocates.

It's actually wallpaper. iPhones don't have screensavers.

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