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Psiphon

Communication • Psiphon Inc. • ⭐ 4.64 • 50,000,000+

Access Everything on the Open Internet with Psiphon

Version 393 17.9 MB

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Permissions Explained 12 permissions requested View details

This app requests 12 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 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.
✅ 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 Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE 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 Query All Packages android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES 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 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.
✅ 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 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 NFC access android.permission.NFC Allows the app to use near-field communication features. Used for tap-to-pay, access cards, tags, pairing, identity, transit, or device sharing features. Review if the app has no clear NFC-related function.
ℹ️ Review Change Network State android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE 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 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.

About Psiphon

Access Everything on the Open Internet with Psiphon

What Psiphon Is Used For

Psiphon appears to be a communication app designed to help users reach internet content through a network-aware connection tool. Based on the metadata, it is mainly used on phones and may be helpful when someone wants a way to access websites or online services from a mobile device without changing how the rest of the phone works.

The listed permissions suggest it can monitor network status, maintain an active background connection, and start automatically after reboot. That points to a use case where the app is meant to stay ready in the background and respond to changes in connectivity. Users looking for a phone-based utility for open-internet access, especially in situations where network conditions change often, may find this app relevant.

Common uses

  • May be used to reach online content through a mobile network tool
  • Designed for phone use rather than a large-screen or TV interface
  • Can stay active in the background with a foreground service
  • May respond to changes in Wi‑Fi or mobile network status
  • May restart after device reboot to remain available
  • May send notifications related to connection status or app activity
  • May be relevant for users who need general internet-access utility features
Best for:
phone users network utility users mobile connectivity background connection tools internet access
Related tags
background service communication app connection tool connectivity app internet access mobile connection mobile data network status network utility open internet phone app wifi access

App Details

Package:
com.psiphon3
Category:
Communication
Developer:
Psiphon Inc.
Version:
393
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.psiphon3

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