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Tile: Making Things Findable

Lifestyle • Tile Inc. • ⭐ 4.80 • 10,000,000+

Bluetooth trackers that help you find & track your lost phone, wallet, keys, etc

Version 2.142.0 54.2 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 30 permissions requested View details

This app requests 30 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
✅ 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	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	Bluetooth Advertise android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE	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.
⚠️ 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.
⚠️ 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.
✅ 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.
✅ 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	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	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	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	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	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.
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.
⚠️ 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.
⚠️ 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	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	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	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	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	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	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 Thetileapp Tile Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.thetileapp.tile.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	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.

About Tile: Making Things Findable

Tile by Life360 helps you keep track of your things. Find misplaced things nearby and far away. Add a Premium plan for the most robust finding experience for all your Tiles. FIND KEYS, WALLETS & MORE - Our Bluetooth trackers are small & easily attach directly to your things. FIND NEARBY-- Use the Tile app to ring your Tile when it’s within Bluetooth range or ask your Smart Home device to find it for you. FIND FAR AWAY -- When outside of Bluetooth range, use the Tile app to view your Tile’s most recent location on a map. FIND YOUR PHONE - Double press the button on your Tile to make your phone ring, even when it’s on silent. NOTIFY WHEN FOUND -- Enlist the help of the Tile Network to help find your things. If your Tile is lost, add your contact information so you can be reached when someone scans the QR code on your lost Tile. QR Codes are available on 2022 Pro, Mate and Slim Tiles. TILE + LIFE360 - Link your Tile & Life360 accounts to add Tile trackers to your Life360 map today. Everyone & everything in one place. SMART HOME COMPATIBLE - Tile works with Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant, so finding is easier than ever. Sync your Tile account in the Alexa App or Google Home app to activate this feature. Get the most from Tile with a Premium Plan Subscribe to a Plan for the most robust finding experience for all of your Tiles. You’ll receive a Smart Alert notification when you leave something behind. For U.S. subscribers, if you do actually lose something, and Tile can’t find it, we reimburse you up to your item reimbursement limit. New users are eligible for a 30 day free trial of a Premium or Premium Protect Plan. Afterwards, Premium is available for a monthly or annual subscription and Premium Protect is available for an annual subscription. ● Item Reimbursement is provided under Premium and Premium Protect subscription with no additional fees through XCover.com and is currently available to U.S, subscribers only. ● For exclusions, conditions and limitations for Item Reimbursement, including current Item Reimbursement limits, go to https://tileteam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050114674 ● After your one-month free trial (new customers only), payment will be charged to your Google Play account. Your free trial will end, and your Google Play account will be charged, 30 days after you sign up for Tile Premium or Premium Protect. ● Requires installation of the Tile application, ownership of a Tile-enabled device, Tile account registration, acceptance of Tile’s Terms of Service and acknowledgment of Tile’s Privacy Policy. ● For Japan: No refunds or exchanges for convenience are permitted. ● For Korea and Quebec: Residents of Korea and Quebec’ first subscription fee will be charged in 30 days instead of a free trial. Additional conditions, terms and limitations included in the Tile Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. ● Terms of service: https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/terms-of-service ● Privacy policy…

What Tile: Making Things Findable Is Used For

Tile: Making Things Findable appears to be a Bluetooth tracker companion app for keeping track of everyday items like keys, wallets, bags, and even a phone. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to connect Tile trackers to the app, check where an item was last seen, and make a nearby tracker ring when it is within Bluetooth range. It is a phone app, so it is mainly intended for personal item tracking on Android devices rather than for large-screen or TV use.

The permission list suggests the app may rely on Bluetooth, location access, notifications, and background activity to detect nearby devices, update item location, and alert you when something is left behind. Some listed permissions also indicate features such as phone finding, push notifications, camera or audio-related scanning or support functions, and smart-home integrations mentioned in the description excerpt. It also appears to include optional subscription features, so some tracking-related tools may be tied to paid plans. In practical use, this kind of app is typically used for everyday organization, quick item recovery, and checking the last known location of attached trackers.

Common uses

Track personal items like keys, wallets, and bags
Ring a nearby Tile when it is within Bluetooth range
See the last known location of a lost item on a map
Use a Tile button to make a phone ring
Receive alerts when you may have left something behind
Connect Tile trackers with supported smart home or Life360 features
Manage tracker settings and notifications from a phone app

Best for:

everyday item tracking phone app bluetooth tracker users personal organization location alerts

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App Details

Package:
com.thetileapp.tile

Category:
Lifestyle

Developer:
Tile Inc.

Version:
2.142.0

Updated:
Feb 20, 2026

Min Android:
9

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.thetileapp.tile
Age rating: Everyone

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