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Ancestry: Family History & DNA

Books & Reference Ancestry.com ⭐ 4.60 10,000,000+

Build family tree & discover DNA, family history heritage, origins and ancestors

Version Varies with device 154.6 MB Everyone

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Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
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Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
Ancestry: Family History & DNA screenshot
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Permissions Explained 20 permissions requested View details

This app requests 20 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
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.
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.
⚠️ Sensitive Camera access android.permission.CAMERA Allows the app to use the device camera. Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images. Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE 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.
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.
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 Access Media Location android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE 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.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO 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.
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 Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID 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 Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION 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 Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID 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 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 Com Ancestry Android Apps Ancestry Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.ancestry.android.apps.ancestry.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 Ancestry: Family History & DNA

Explore who and where you personally came from through photos, stories, historical records, and so much more— even your ethnicity and family communities if you’ve taken an AncestryDNA® test. And with just one relative’s name, you can start to discover your family history anytime, anywhere with Ancestry®, the top genealogy app*. Why you’ll love to discover your family story using the Ancestry® app: • View your family tree, search and add new family members, upload photos, and share stories - all with just a few taps • With a free trial or paid subscription easily access more than 30 billion records, photos, and more • The dynamic Discover feed lets you review, dismiss, and save your discoveries and hints for later • Activate your AncestryDNA® kit and view your ethnicity results • See your DNA matches and compare your results with them • Learn even more about your family story when you combine your tree with your DNA results • Preserve your history with your own personalized family tree • Collaborate with friends and family - it couldn’t be easier • Our modern layout design makes it even easier for you to explore • Discover stories, photos, and records about your ancestors with Ancestry Hints® • Personal traits. Add Traits to your DNA results to see how your genes could influence 35+ fitness, nutrient, sensory and appearance traits. Free Features: • Build a family tree • Search the census records and access more than 1.1 billion free records • Receive hints based on your tree • Scan or upload your own family pictures • Receive messages from Ancestry members • See your ancestors' life stories on a map Available with an optional free trial or subscription: • View more than 30 billion records. • Use Ancestry Hints® to learn about ancestors • Find pictures of your family • Discover new relatives • Unrestricted messaging Phone and Tablet Features: • Curious about your family tree? Simply look up a relative's name, discover their story, and then share it with your loved ones • Remember the high school years by finding yearbook photos to share with your close family and friends, all with just one quick tap • Review your personalized hints • Add photos, hints, or ancestor stories and watch your personalized family tree grow • Watch Ancestry Academy Videos that get you started with genealogy research • Easily upload or scan photos and add facts or stories to your family tree • Learn about historical events that affected your ancestors’ lives. Download the Ancestry Family History & DNA app to start exploring your heritage and more, today! View our Terms and Conditions at: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/termsandconditions View our Privacy Statement at https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/privacystatement CCPA Notice at Collection https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/privacystatement#personal-info-categories Consumer Health Privacy https://www.ancestry.com/c/legal/wa-health-privacy *Within free apps in Google Play Store Books & Reference category

What Ancestry: Family History & DNA Is Used For

Ancestry: Family History & DNA appears to be a genealogy and family-history app for Android phones. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to build and manage a family tree, search historical records, and organize details about relatives, photos, and stories in one place. The app also seems designed for exploring ancestry research over time, whether someone is starting with a single relative’s name or already has a larger tree to maintain.

The DNA-related features suggest it may also be used by people who have taken an AncestryDNA test and want to view ethnicity results, compare matches, and connect those results with their family tree. Permissions such as camera, storage/media access, microphone, and notifications indicate the app may support scanning or uploading photos, saving records, and receiving updates or messages related to discoveries. Because it is a phone app, it appears suited to on-the-go research, quick lookups, and family collaboration rather than only desktop-style genealogy work.

Common uses

  • Build and edit a family tree
  • Search records and historical documents
  • Review hints about possible relatives or ancestors
  • Upload or scan family photos and documents
  • View DNA ethnicity and match information if you have a test
  • Message or collaborate with other Ancestry members
  • Track family stories and life details in one place
Best for:
genealogy research family tree building DNA ancestry tracking phone app family history organization

App Details

Package:
com.ancestry.android.apps.ancestry
Developer:
Ancestry.com
Version:
Varies with device
Updated:
Mar 16, 2026
Min Android:
Varies with device
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.ancestry.android.apps.ancestry
  • Age rating: Everyone

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