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This app requests 71 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 | 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. |
| ⚠️ Sensitive | Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE | Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. | Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. | Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason. |
| ⚠️ 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 | Detect Screen Capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE | 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 Snapchat Android Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.snapchat.android.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. |
| ✅ 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 | 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 | 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. |
| ✅ 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. |
| 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 | 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 | Com Snapchat Update Sticker Index com.snapchat.android.permission.UPDATE_STICKER_INDEX | 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 | 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. |
| ⚠️ Sensitive | Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS | Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device. | Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching. | Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features. |
| ℹ️ Review | Read Phone Numbers android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS | 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 Profile android.permission.READ_PROFILE | 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 | Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING | 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 | High Sampling Rate Sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS | 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 | 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. |
| ⚠️ Sensitive | Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION | Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. | Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. | Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose. |
| 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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Bluetooth Admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN | 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 | Bluetooth Scan android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN | 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 | Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT | Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. | Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. | Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features. |
| ℹ️ Review | Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_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 | Foreground Service Connected Device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE | 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 | 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 | Nearby Wifi Devices android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES | 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 | Access Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION | 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 Location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION | 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 Sync Settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Write Sync Settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Authenticate Accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_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 | Read Sync Stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS | 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 | Read Media Video android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO | 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 Visual User Selected android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED | 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 Samsung Android Mapsagent Permission Read App Info com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO | 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 Microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE | 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 Projection android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION | 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 | 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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Use Full Screen Intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT | 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 | Manage Own Calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS | 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 | Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT | 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 | Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_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 | Com Vivo Notification Permission Badge Icon com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON | 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 Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Read com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ | 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 Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Write com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE | 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 Htc Launcher Permission Read Settings com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Com Htc Launcher Permission Update Shortcut com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Com Sonyericsson Home Permission Broadcast Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE | 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 Sonymobile Home Permission Provider Insert Badge com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE | 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 Anddoes Launcher Permission Update Count com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT | 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 Majeur Launcher Permission Update Badge com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE | 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 Huawei Android Launcher Permission Change Badge com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE | 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 Huawei Android Launcher Permission Read Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Write Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Read App Badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE | 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 Oppo Launcher Permission Read Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Com Oppo Launcher Permission Write Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Read me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ | 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 | Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Write me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE | 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 Oplus Systemui Permission Lockscreen Shortcuts com.oplus.systemui.permission.LOCKSCREEN_SHORTCUTS | 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 Data Sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC | 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 Oplus Permission Safe Ai App com.oplus.permission.safe.AI_APP | 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 Oplus Metis Factdata Permission Database com.oplus.metis.factdata.permission.DATABASE | 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 | Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID | 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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