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PhotoScan

Photography Google LLC ⭐ 4.09 50,000,000+

Photos from the past, meet scanner from the future.

Version 1.7.1.539739820 32.3 MB

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Permissions Explained 7 permissions requested View details

This app requests 7 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 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.
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.
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.
⚠️ 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 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.
⚠️ 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.

About PhotoScan

Photos from the past, meet scanner from the future.

What PhotoScan Is Used For

PhotoScan appears to be a photography app made for scanning printed photos with an Android phone. Based on the metadata, it is likely used when someone wants to turn old snapshots, paper prints, or physical photo albums into digital files that can be saved and organized on the device. The camera permission suggests it needs direct access to the phone’s camera to capture images, while storage permissions indicate it may save scanned results to local storage.

This kind of app is commonly used for preserving family photos, archiving older prints, or creating digital copies that can be shared more easily. Since it is a phone app in the Photography category, it is likely meant for handheld use rather than large-screen devices. The boot, wake lock, and vibration permissions may support background handling or user feedback during scanning, while read/write storage access suggests the app may manage image files after capture.

Common uses

  • Scan physical photos into digital image files
  • Digitize old prints, albums, or snapshots
  • Save captured scans to device storage
  • Organize photo copies for sharing or backup
  • Use the phone camera for close-up photo capture
  • Handle image files stored on the device
Best for:
Photo archiving Digitizing prints Phone scanning Everyday photo capture Personal memory preservation

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner
Category:
Photography
Developer:
Google LLC
Version:
1.7.1.539739820
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner

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How to Download PhotoScan

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