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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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✅
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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⚠️
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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⚠️
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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⚠️
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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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. |
