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Rega

Medical • Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht • ⭐ 5.00 • 500,000+

Alert Rega with one tap and your location is automatically transmitted

Version 3.3 57.6 MB

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Permissions Explained 15 permissions requested View details

This app requests 15 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
🚨 High attention Place phone calls android.permission.CALL_PHONE Allows the app to start phone calls. Used by dialers, support apps, emergency apps, business apps, or communication tools. High attention permission. Grant only when calling features are expected.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
✅ Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Use Biometric android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Use Fingerprint android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Ch Rega Rega Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission ch.rega.Rega.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Rega

Alert Rega with one tap and your location is automatically transmitted

What Rega Is Used For

Rega appears to be a medical/emergency assistance app from Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to quickly alert Rega with one tap, with the device’s location automatically sent so the user can be found faster in an emergency or urgent situation.

Because the app requests fine and coarse location access, phone calling, notifications, and biometric or fingerprint authentication, it seems designed for fast contact and location sharing from a phone. That makes it most relevant for people who want an emergency-response app available on their Android device, especially when location-based assistance may be needed outdoors, while traveling, or in situations where clearly communicating an exact position is difficult.

Common uses

  • May let users trigger an emergency alert with a single tap
  • Can automatically share the device location when contacting Rega
  • Appears suited to urgent medical or rescue-related situations
  • May use phone calling permissions to connect directly to assistance
  • May rely on notifications and background services to stay ready for alerts
  • Biometric or fingerprint permissions suggest it may support quick protected access
  • Best viewed as a phone app for fast, location-based emergency use
Best for:
Emergency contact Location sharing Phone users Travel and outdoor use Medical assistance
Related tags
android phone biometric login emergency app emergency contact fingerprint access location sharing location-based assistance medical app medical assistance one tap alert phone app rescue app urgent help

App Details

Package:
ch.rega.Rega
Category:
Medical
Developer:
Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht
Version:
3.3
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: ch.rega.Rega

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