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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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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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System Alert Window
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
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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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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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Sensitive
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Precise location
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
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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. |
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Sensitive
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Approximate location
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
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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. |
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Access Wifi State
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
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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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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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Send notifications
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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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. |
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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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Receive Boot Completed
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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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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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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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. |
