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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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Sensitive
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Read contacts
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
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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. |
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Sensitive
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Read phone state
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
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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. |
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High attention
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Place phone calls
android.permission.CALL_PHONE
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Allows the app to start phone calls. |
Used by dialers, support apps, emergency apps, business apps, or communication tools. |
High attention permission. Grant only when calling features are expected. |
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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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Change Wifi State
android.permission.CHANGE_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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High attention
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Send text messages
android.permission.SEND_SMS
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Allows the app to send SMS messages from the device. |
May be used by messaging, emergency, carrier, automation, or verification apps. |
High attention permission because it can create charges or send messages from your number. |
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High attention
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Read text messages
android.permission.READ_SMS
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Allows the app to read SMS messages on the device. |
May be used for verification codes, messaging features, backup tools, or communication apps. |
High attention permission. Only grant this to apps you strongly trust. |
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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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Sensitive
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Modify external storage
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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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. |
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Sensitive
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Read external storage
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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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. |
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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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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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Receive Sms
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
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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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NFC access
android.permission.NFC
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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. |
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Sensitive
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Microphone access
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
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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. |
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Modify Audio Settings
android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
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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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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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Sensitive
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Camera access
android.permission.CAMERA
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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. |
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Use Biometric
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
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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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Use Fingerprint
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
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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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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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Common
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Vibration control
android.permission.VIBRATE
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Allows the app to control device vibration. |
Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. |
Generally low risk by itself. |
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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. |
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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. |
