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Canvas Student

Education Instructure ⭐ 4.64 10,000,000+

Complete your Canvas course when you want, where you want.

Version 7.3.0 181.1 MB

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Permissions Explained 18 permissions requested View details

This app requests 18 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.
⚠️ 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.
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 Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone. Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands. Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS 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.
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 Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT 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 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 Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS 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 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 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 Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES 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.
⚠️ 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.
ℹ️ Review Com Instructure Candroid Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.instructure.candroid.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 Canvas Student

Complete your Canvas course when you want, where you want.

What Canvas Student Is Used For

Canvas Student appears to be the mobile companion app for the Canvas learning platform, used by students to keep up with school or college coursework on an Android phone. Based on the metadata, it is meant for checking classes, reviewing course materials, and staying connected to assignments and updates when you are away from a desktop browser.

As an education app, it may be especially useful for routine student tasks such as viewing due dates, opening class content, and receiving notifications about course activity. The listed permissions suggest support for internet access, file storage, camera use, audio recording, notifications, and account access, which may relate to submitting media-based work, attaching files, or joining classroom features that need photos, audio, or alerts. Because it is labeled as a phone app, it seems aimed at everyday mobile use rather than large-screen workflows.

Common uses

  • Check coursework and class updates on a phone
  • Review assignments, announcements, and due dates
  • Open course materials while away from a computer
  • Receive notifications about classroom activity
  • Use camera or audio features for media-based submissions
  • Attach or access files stored on the device
  • Stay signed in and connected to school accounts
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App Details

Package:
com.instructure.candroid
Category:
Education
Developer:
Instructure
Version:
7.3.0
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.instructure.candroid

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