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Common
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Internet access
android.permission.INTERNET
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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. |
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Sensitive
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Microphone access
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
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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. |
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Review
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Modify Audio Settings
android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
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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. |
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⚠️
Sensitive
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Camera access
android.permission.CAMERA
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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. |
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✅
Common
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Vibration control
android.permission.VIBRATE
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Allows the app to control device vibration. |
Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. |
Generally low risk by itself. |
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Review
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Foreground Service
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
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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. |
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Review
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Gms Permission Ad Id
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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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. |
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✅
Common
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View network status
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
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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. |
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Keep device awake
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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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. |
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Review
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C2dm Permission Receive
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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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. |
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Review
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Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
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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. |
