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Switch Access

Tools Google LLC ⭐ 3.29 1,000,000,000+

Control your device with switches or the front camera.

Version 1.14.0.543553192 9.8 MB

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Permissions Explained 16 permissions requested View details

This app requests 16 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 Advertise android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE 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 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 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 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.
⚠️ 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.
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 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 Get Package Size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE 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 Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES 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 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.
⚠️ 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.
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 Marvin Talkback Permission Access Aas Switch Access Migration com.google.android.marvin.talkback.permission.ACCESS_AAS_SWITCH_ACCESS_MIGRATION 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 Switch Access

Control your device with switches or the front camera.

What Switch Access Is Used For

Switch Access is a Google accessibility tool for Android phones that may help people control their device without relying on direct touch input. Based on the metadata, it is designed for use with external switches or the front camera, which suggests it can be helpful for users who need alternative ways to navigate menus, select items, and operate common phone functions.

This app appears to fit accessibility and assistive-use scenarios rather than general productivity or entertainment. The Bluetooth permissions suggest it may work with paired switch hardware, while camera access points to front-camera-based interaction. Its location and network permissions are also present, but the core purpose based on the title and description is device control through accessibility input methods. It may be especially relevant for users setting up an Android phone for hands-free or limited-touch use.

Common uses

  • May let users navigate an Android phone using switch inputs instead of direct tapping.
  • May support front-camera-based control for accessibility use cases.
  • Appears useful for people who need alternative input methods due to mobility or dexterity needs.
  • May work with Bluetooth-connected switch devices.
  • Could be used to access menus, select items, and interact with apps through scanning and selection.
  • Designed for phone use and accessibility-focused device control rather than general app use.
Best for:
Accessibility needs Switch control Hands-free input Phone users Assistive tech

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess
Category:
Tools
Developer:
Google LLC
Version:
1.14.0.543553192
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess

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