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Libby

Books & Reference OverDrive, Inc. ⭐ 4.83 10,000,000+

Meet Libby. Discover and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from your local library.

Version 7.0.1 2.9 MB

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Permissions Explained 14 permissions requested View details

This app requests 14 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.
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 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 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.
⚠️ 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 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 Media Playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK 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 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.
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 Overdrive Mobile Android Libby Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby.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.
⚠️ 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 Libby

Meet Libby. Discover and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from your local library.

What Libby Is Used For

Libby, by OverDrive, appears to be a phone app for borrowing and reading ebooks or listening to audiobooks from a local library. Based on the metadata, it is mainly used as a digital library companion for people who want to browse library collections, borrow titles, and consume them on a mobile device.

The listed permissions suggest it may support online syncing, notifications, background media playback, Bluetooth audio use, and local file access for saving or reading borrowed content. It also includes storage permissions, which fits an app that may download library materials for offline use, and location-related permission that could be used for library or account-related features depending on how the service is set up. In practice, this app would likely be useful for readers and listeners who rely on library lending rather than a bookstore or standalone media library.

Common uses

  • Borrow ebooks and audiobooks from a local library account
  • Read digital books on a phone
  • Listen to borrowed audiobooks with background playback
  • Download titles for offline use if supported by your library
  • Receive notifications about account or loan activity
  • Use Bluetooth headphones or speakers for audio listening
  • Access saved content stored on the device
Best for:
library readers audiobook listeners ebook readers phone users offline reading

App Details

Package:
com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby
Developer:
OverDrive, Inc.
Version:
7.0.1
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby

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How to Download Libby

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