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Chrome Beta

Productivity • Google LLC • ⭐ 4.41 • 50,000,000+

The speed and simplicity of Chrome, now on your Android device in beta.

Version 44.0.2403.41 62.7 MB

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Permissions Explained 10 permissions requested View details

This app requests 10 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
⚠️ 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.
⚠️ 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.
✅ 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	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.
✅ 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.
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	System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW	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.
⚠️ 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	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	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.

About Chrome Beta

The speed and simplicity of Chrome, now on your Android device in beta.

What Chrome Beta Is Used For

Chrome Beta appears to be a beta version of Google’s Chrome browser for Android phones. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used for general web browsing, opening websites, searching online, and testing newer browser updates before they may reach the stable version. Because it is a browser app, it would typically be used for everyday internet tasks such as reading pages, logging into web services, and accessing online content on a mobile device.

The listed permissions suggest it may handle network access, store downloaded files or browsing data, and work with device information and location when a website requests it. Permissions like Internet, network state, and Wi‑Fi state fit normal browser connectivity, while storage access may support downloads or saved files. Location permissions indicate that websites may be able to request location-based features through the browser. As a beta app, it may be more suitable for users who want to try Chrome updates early or compare browser behavior on Android phones.

Common uses

Browse websites and web apps on an Android phone
Search the internet and open links from other apps
Use a beta browser build to try newer Chrome changes
Download files and manage browsing-related storage
Sign in to online accounts and use web services
Allow websites to request location-based features when needed

Best for:

Phone users Web browsing Beta testers Everyday internet use Google ecosystem users

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App Details

Package:
com.chrome.beta

Category:
Productivity

Developer:
Google LLC

Version:
44.0.2403.41

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: com.chrome.beta

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