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SoundCloud: The Music You Love

Music & Audio • SoundCloud • ⭐ 4.70 • 100,000,000+

Version Varies with device 45.8 MB Teen

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Permissions Explained 26 permissions requested View details

This app requests 26 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	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	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.
✅ 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	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.
✅ 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.
⚠️ 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.
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.
ℹ️ Review	Use Credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS	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	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	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	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.
✅ 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	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	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	Com Soundcloud Android Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.soundcloud.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.
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	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	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 Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_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.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS	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	Write Settings android.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	Com Huawei Appmarket Service Commondata Permission Get Common Data com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA	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.

About SoundCloud: The Music You Love

What’s next in music is first on SoundCloud. Your taste, your scene, your people, your soundtrack, it’s all on SoundCloud. Music discovery is where great taste creates greater moments of connection, online and IRL. That feeling of crate digging with your crush at your local record store? Sourcing rare releases in Japan? That energy lives on SoundCloud – tap in. On SoundCloud, you’re not just streaming, you’re part of a scene. Where will your taste take you? Be the first to discover, play and share your favorite tracks from emerging artists Access the world’s largest music discovery platform with 400M+ tracks from 30M+ artists in 193 countries Discover new music, picked just for you: Play curated mixes and playlists based on the music you love Explore the Discover Feed and uncover what’s trending with Hot For You and trending track lists Listen to exclusive music on SoundCloud: Hear tracks you can’t find anywhere else Catch DJ sets, remixes, edits, and deep cuts before they’re everywhere Find and connect with your music community: Browse Suggested Follows to find your people (and your next obsession) Send DMs, share tracks, and keep the conversation going (Messaging Bubbles on iOS) Send Quick Reactions and drop Comments to share the love with your favorite artists Get recognized for your great taste and earn a spot on your favorite artist’s First & Top Fans list See what your friends are loving with Liked By indicators and playlists Share your playlists and create IRL moments with Cast to Devices Upload your own tracks: Tap into a global fanbase of millions by sharing your music Help your favorite independent artists get paid: Your fan-powered streams put money in the pockets of the artists you want to support Listen to SoundCloud for free, or subscribe to SoundCloud Go or SoundCloud Go+ for premium features. SOUNDCLOUD FREE: Play your favorite tracks from independent and established artists, with ads SOUNDCLOUD Go: Listen without ads Save tracks to listen offline — anywhere, anytime SOUNDCLOUD Go+: Unlock premium Go+ tracks Upgrade your DJ sets with exclusive app integrations Listen without ads Save tracks to listen offline — anywhere, anytime Support your favorite independent artists through Fan-Powered Royalties Need help? Get in touch: https://soundcloudcommunity.com https://help.soundcloud.com https://twitter.com/SCsupport SoundCloud is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Arabic. Privacy Policy: https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy Terms of Use: https://soundcloud.com/terms-of-use

What SoundCloud: The Music You Love Is Used For

SoundCloud appears to be a music streaming and discovery app for Android phones. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to listen to tracks from independent and established artists, explore curated playlists and mixes, and discover new releases through feeds that surface trending or personalized music. It also seems geared toward listeners who want early access to remixes, DJ sets, edits, and other tracks that may be harder to find elsewhere.

The app also appears to support community features around music, such as following artists and other listeners, leaving comments, reacting to tracks, sharing playlists, and sending messages. The upload-related details suggest it may also be used by artists or creators to publish their own audio and reach an audience. Permissions like internet access, notifications, account access, and foreground media playback fit a service that streams audio, manages sign-in, and keeps playback running in the background. It includes ads and in-app purchases, so some features may be available through paid plans such as offline listening or ad-free playback.

Common uses

Stream music on an Android phone
Discover new tracks and playlists
Listen to remixes, DJ sets, and deep cuts
Follow artists and music communities
Share songs, playlists, and reactions
Upload tracks as a creator or artist
Use premium options for offline or ad-free listening

Best for:

music listeners track discovery independent artists playlist sharing phone app

Related tags

App Details

Package:
com.soundcloud.android

Category:
Music & Audio

Developer:
SoundCloud

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Mar 27, 2026

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Teen

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.soundcloud.android
Age rating: Teen

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How to Download SoundCloud: The Music You Love

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