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Dexcom G6

Medical • Dexcom • ⭐ 3.07 • 500,000+

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

Version 1.13.0.2 60.4 MB

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Permissions Explained 24 permissions requested View details

This app requests 24 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 Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN 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 Bluetooth Scan android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN 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 Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review Com Google Provide Background com.google.android.permission.PROVIDE_BACKGROUND 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 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 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.
ℹ️ Review Access Notification Policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY 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 Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION 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.
✅ 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.
⚠️ 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Camera access android.permission.CAMERA Allows the app to use the device camera. Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images. Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
⚠️ 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 Request Ignore Battery Optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS 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.
✅ 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 Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM 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 Health Write Blood Glucose android.permission.health.WRITE_BLOOD_GLUCOSE 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 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 Dexcom G6 Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.dexcom.g6.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 Dexcom G6

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

What Dexcom G6 Is Used For

Dexcom G6 appears to be a medical companion app for the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring system. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used on a phone to connect with compatible Dexcom sensors and help people track glucose readings over time. That makes it most relevant for people who need ongoing blood sugar monitoring as part of diabetes care, especially when they want readings and alerts available on a mobile device.

The listed permissions suggest the app may use Bluetooth for sensor communication, background services and alarms for timely alerts, notifications for glucose-related updates, and network access for syncing or account functions. Permissions such as camera, location, and health-related access may support device setup, scanning, or related app features, but the exact use depends on how the app is configured. Because it is a medical app, users would typically rely on it for day-to-day monitoring rather than general phone tasks.

Common uses

  • Track glucose readings from a compatible Dexcom G6 sensor on an Android phone
  • Receive alerts and notifications tied to glucose monitoring
  • View monitoring data over time for daily diabetes management
  • Use Bluetooth-connected sensor communication with the mobile app
  • Set up and manage the CGM system from a phone-based interface
  • Rely on background updates and alarms for ongoing monitoring support
Best for:
Diabetes management Glucose monitoring Phone app Bluetooth device users Health tracking
Related tags
android phone background monitoring blood sugar app bluetooth health app continuous glucose monitor dexcom g6 diabetes app diabetes management glucose monitoring health tracking medical app notification alerts phone app sensor companion app

App Details

Package:
com.dexcom.g6
Category:
Medical
Developer:
Dexcom
Version:
1.13.0.2
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.dexcom.g6

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