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Paramount+

Entertainment • CBS Interactive, Inc. • ⭐ 4.10 • 10,000,000+

Watch your local NFL on CBS game live on Paramount+. Coverage starts at 1PM ET.

Version 16.8.0 49.1 MB Teen

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Permissions Explained 18 permissions requested View details

This app requests 18 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.
✅ 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.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ 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	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	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	Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_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	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	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	Quickboot Poweron android.permission.QUICKBOOT_POWERON	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	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	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	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.
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 Cbs App Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.cbs.app.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	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.

About Paramount+

Stream exclusive originals, blockbuster movies, live sports like NFL on CBS, UFC, and UEFA Champions League, all of SHOWTIME® (Premium plan only), and favorites from CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, MTV, VH1, and more. - Watch full episodes on demand from hit series like Survivor, South Park, SpongeBob SquarePants and more! - Obsess over originals. Watch subscriber-only originals such as Landman, 1923 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. - Stream UFC live and on demand. Catch all Numbered Events and Fight Nights, plus a huge library of iconic fights and finishes. - Make every night a movie night with blockbuster hits and fan-favorite films from Paramount Pictures, MGM and more. - Access live streams with around-the-clock news coverage on CBS News 24/7, scores + highlights on CBS Sports HQ and entertainment news on Mixible, plus 20 live channels of curated favorites. - Create up to 6 individual profiles for each member of your household. Have kids? Use our Kids Mode profile feature. - Save your faves with our watchlist feature, My List. Get even MORE on the Premium plan: - Watch ad-free* shows and movies. - Stream your local CBS station live. - Catch the best in live events including March Madness®, The Masters Tournament, The GRAMMYs and more. - Stream all of SHOWTIME, including SHOWTIME East and West live. Sign up for Paramount+ now. See prmntpl.us/SubscriptionPlans for more details on plans and pricing. Download the app to get started. *Plans include trailers & sponsorship or similar. Live TV has ads. Content availability subject to change. Please note use of the Paramount+ app is limited to the United States. Paramount+ promotional offers for new subscribers only. Live TV subject to availability. Prices shown are in U.S. dollars. Other restrictions apply. Your subscription will automatically renew after any applicable promotional period and your Apple ID account will be charged the subscription price on a recurring basis until you cancel. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings. If you cancel your subscription, the cancellation will go into effect at the end of your current subscription period, as applicable. You will have continued access to the Paramount+ Service for the remainder of your paid subscription period. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. Paramount+ Terms of Use: https://pplus.legal/terms Paramount Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/policy Children’s Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/childrens Additional Privacy Rights: https://privacy.paramount.com/en/policy#additional-information-us-states Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://privacy.paramount.com/app-donotsell

What Paramount+ Is Used For

Paramount+ is an entertainment streaming app for watching TV shows, movies, live sports, and live channels on an Android phone. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to stream CBS programming, Paramount originals, and content from networks such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, MTV, and VH1. It also appears to support live events like NFL on CBS, UFC, and UEFA Champions League, making it useful for people who want both on-demand entertainment and live viewing in one app.

The app description also points to extra household features such as multiple profiles, Kids Mode, and a watchlist, which suggests it may fit families as well as individual viewers. Because it includes permissions like internet, network state, notifications, and storage access, the app likely needs a working connection for streaming, playback updates, downloads or cached media handling, and account-related alerts. Some content and features appear tied to subscription plans, including premium live TV and SHOWTIME access.

Common uses

Stream movies, series, and originals on an Android phone
Watch live sports and special events when available
Access on-demand episodes from CBS and related brands
Use separate profiles for different household members
Set up Kids Mode for child-focused viewing
Save shows and films to a watchlist
Receive app alerts and playback-related notifications

Best for:

streaming viewers live sports fans family profiles phone app subscription users

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App Details

Package:
com.cbs.app

Category:
Entertainment

Developer:
CBS Interactive, Inc.

Version:
16.8.0

Updated:
Mar 17, 2026

Min Android:
7.0

Age Rating:
Teen

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.cbs.app
Age rating: Teen

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