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✅
Common
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Internet access
android.permission.INTERNET
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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. |
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✅
Common
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View network status
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
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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. |
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⚠️
Sensitive
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Microphone access
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
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Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone. |
Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands. |
Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected. |
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⚠️
Sensitive
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Modify external storage
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. |
Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. |
Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose. |
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ℹ️
Review
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Bluetooth access
android.permission.BLUETOOTH
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Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. |
Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. |
Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature. |
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⚠️
Sensitive
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Read external storage
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. |
Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. |
Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media. |
