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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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Review
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System Alert Window
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
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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. |
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Review
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Read Call Log
android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
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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. |
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⚠️
Sensitive
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Read contacts
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
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Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device. |
Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching. |
Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features. |
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🚨
High attention
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Read text messages
android.permission.READ_SMS
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Allows the app to read SMS messages on the device. |
May be used for verification codes, messaging features, backup tools, or communication apps. |
High attention permission. Only grant this to apps you strongly trust. |
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✅
Common
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Vibration control
android.permission.VIBRATE
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Allows the app to control device vibration. |
Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. |
Generally low risk by itself. |
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Review
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Receive Boot Completed
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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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. |
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⚠️
Sensitive
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Precise location
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
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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. |
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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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🚨
High attention
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Place phone calls
android.permission.CALL_PHONE
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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. |
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Process Outgoing Calls
android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS
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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. |
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⚠️
Sensitive
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Read phone state
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
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Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. |
Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. |
Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason. |
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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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Camera access
android.permission.CAMERA
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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. |
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Review
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Get Tasks
android.permission.GET_TASKS
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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. |
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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. |
