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theSCOOP

Entertainment Digital Turbine Inc. ⭐ 3.26 10,000,000+

What if every phone unlock made your day just a little better? Imagine unlock...

Version 87.0.5114 13.5 MB

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Permissions Explained 15 permissions requested View details

This app requests 15 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.
⚠️ 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.
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 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.
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 Data Sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC 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 Use Full Screen Intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 Com Cricketwireless Thescoop Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.cricketwireless.thescoop.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.

About theSCOOP

What if every phone unlock made your day just a little better? Imagine unlock...

What theSCOOP Is Used For

theSCOOP appears to be an entertainment-focused phone app that uses the lock screen or frequent phone interactions to surface content and updates. Based on the metadata, it is likely designed to make everyday unlocks feel more engaging by showing timely information or media-style content rather than serving as a utility app.

Because it requests network access, location-related access, notifications, and boot/startup-related permissions, the app may rely on online content delivery, personalized recommendations, and background updates. The permissions also suggest it can send alerts, refresh content in the background, and display information in a full-screen or overlay format, which is common for apps that present content directly on a device’s screen. It is a phone app, so it appears intended for everyday mobile use rather than tablets or TVs.

Common uses

  • May show curated entertainment or content at unlock time
  • May deliver personalized or location-informed updates
  • May send notifications about new content or prompts
  • May refresh content in the background when the device starts
  • May display full-screen or overlay-style content on a phone
  • May be used as a lock-screen or home-screen companion experience
Best for:
phone users lock-screen content entertainment browsing notification-based updates everyday mobile use

App Details

Package:
com.cricketwireless.thescoop
Category:
Entertainment
Developer:
Digital Turbine Inc.
Version:
87.0.5114
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.cricketwireless.thescoop

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