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This app requests 74 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 | Android Bluetooth Permissions Shortcut Action android.bluetooth.permissions.SHORTCUT_ACTION | 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 Tencent Bluetooth Permissions Shortcut Action com.tencent.bluetooth.permissions.SHORTCUT_ACTION | 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 Wifi Multicast State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_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 | Com Tencent Mm Plugin Permission Read com.tencent.mm.plugin.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 Tencent Mm Plugin Permission Write com.tencent.mm.plugin.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 Tencent Mm Permission Mm Message com.tencent.mm.permission.MM_MESSAGE | 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 Authentication Hw Access Auth Service com.huawei.authentication.HW_ACCESS_AUTH_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 | Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES | 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. |
| ✅ 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 | 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. |
| ⚠️ 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. |
| ⚠️ 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 Tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS | 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 | 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 | 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. |
| ⚠️ 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. |
| ⚠️ 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. |
| ✅ 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 | 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. |
| ⚠️ 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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_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 | Launcher Permission Uninstall Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_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 | Launcher Permission Read Settings com.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 Tencent Mm Location Permission Send View com.tencent.mm.location.permission.SEND_VIEW | 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 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 | Broadcast Sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY | 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 | System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW | 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 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 | Get Package Size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE | 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 | Download Without Notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION | 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 | Com Miui Easygo Permission Read Permission com.miui.easygo.permission.READ_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 | 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 | Write App Badge android.permission.WRITE_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 | Cn Cyberidentity Certification Auth cn.cyberidentity.certification.AUTH | 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 Meizu Flyme Launcher Permission Write Badge Extras com.meizu.flyme.launcher.permission.WRITE_BADGE_EXTRAS | 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 Tencent Mm Ext Permission Read com.tencent.mm.ext.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 Tencent Mm Ext Permission Write com.tencent.mm.ext.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 | Activity Recognition android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION | 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 Tencent Mm Wear Message com.tencent.mm.wear.message | 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 | Request Ignore Battery Optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS | 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 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 | Miui Permission Read Steps miui.permission.READ_STEPS | 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 | Hide Overlay Windows android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS | 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. |
| 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 | Com Open Gallery Smart Read com.open.gallery.smart.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 Open Gallery Smart Write com.open.gallery.smart.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 Open Gallery Smart Provider com.open.gallery.smart.Provider | 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 | Request Install Packages android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_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. |
| 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 | Use Fingerprint android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT | 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 Biometric android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC | 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 Tencent Mm Waid Provider Write com.tencent.mm.WAID_PROVIDER_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 Bbk Launcher2 Permission Read Settings com.bbk.launcher2.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 | Access Media Location android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_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 | 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 | Vending Check License com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE | 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 Tencent Mm Matrix Strategynotify com.tencent.mm.matrix.strategynotify | 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 Notification Policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY | 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 Tencent Mm Manual Dump com.tencent.mm.manual.dump | 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 Tencent Mm Backtrace Warmed Up com.tencent.mm.backtrace.warmed_up | 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 Tencent Mm Matrix Permission Process Supervisor com.tencent.mm.matrix.permission.PROCESS_SUPERVISOR | 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 Tencent Mm Vfs Broadcast com.tencent.mm.vfs.broadcast | 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 Fantasywindow com.oplus.permission.safe.FANTASYWINDOW | 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 Easygo Permission Read Permission com.huawei.easygo.permission.READ_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 | 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 | Com Tencent Mm Permission C2d Message com.tencent.mm.permission.C2D_MESSAGE | 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 Soter Permission Access Soter Keystore com.soter.permission.ACCESS_SOTER_KEYSTORE | 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 Facerecognition android.permission.USE_FACERECOGNITION | 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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