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BBC Sounds

Music & Audio • British Broadcasting Corporation • ⭐ 4.60 • 5,000,000+

Listen to your favourite BBC podcasts, live radio and music all in one app!

Version 2.20.0.21939 45.2 MB

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Permissions Explained 25 permissions requested View details

This app requests 25 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
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 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 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 Foreground Service Media Playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK 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 Com Amazon Device Messaging Permission Receive com.amazon.device.messaging.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 Com Bbc Sounds Permission Receive Adm Message com.bbc.sounds.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE 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 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.
✅ 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 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 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE 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.
ℹ️ Review Uk Co Bbc Authtoolkit Permission Login Provider uk.co.bbc.authtoolkit.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER 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 Uk Co Bbc Integrationapp Permission Login Provider uk.co.bbc.integrationapp.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER 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 Uk Co Bbc Authtoolkit Sandbox Permission Login Provider uk.co.bbc.authtoolkit.sandbox.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER 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 Uk Co Bbc Android Sportdomestic Permission Login Provider uk.co.bbc.android.sportdomestic.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER 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 Bbc Iplayer Login Provider bbc.iplayer.android.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER 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 Bbc Sounds Permission Login Provider com.bbc.sounds.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER 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 Bbc Mobile Weather Permission Login Provider bbc.mobile.weather.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER 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 Bbc Mobile News Uk Permission Login Provider bbc.mobile.news.uk.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER 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 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.
⚠️ 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 Com Bbc Sounds Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.bbc.sounds.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.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE 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.

About BBC Sounds

Listen to your favourite BBC podcasts, live radio and music all in one app!

What BBC Sounds Is Used For

BBC Sounds is a music and audio app based on the metadata that lets people listen to BBC podcasts, live radio, and music in one place. It appears to be designed for everyday listening on a phone, especially for users who want quick access to spoken-word shows, radio stations, and curated audio without switching between different apps.

The permissions suggest the app needs internet access for streaming, foreground playback support so audio can keep playing while you use other apps, and notifications for playback updates or alerts. It also includes login-related permissions, which may indicate optional account features such as saving preferences or continuing listening across devices. Based on the category and app type, it is most likely used as a personal audio companion for commutes, background listening, and on-demand playback of BBC content.

Common uses

  • Stream BBC podcasts and radio shows on demand
  • Listen to live audio content from the BBC
  • Play music and spoken audio in the background on a phone
  • Receive playback and content notifications
  • Sign in to access account-linked listening features
  • Use it for commuting, home listening, or hands-free audio
Best for:
BBC audio listeners Podcast fans Live radio listeners Phone users Background listening
Related tags
audio streaming background playback bbc podcasts bbc sounds british audio live radio app music and audio news audio phone app podcast app radio listening spoken word audio streaming app

App Details

Package:
com.bbc.sounds
Category:
Music & Audio
Developer:
British Broadcasting Corporation
Version:
2.20.0.21939
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.bbc.sounds

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How to Download BBC Sounds

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