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This app requests 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠️ 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 | 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. |
| ⚠️ 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 | Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES | 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. |
| ✅ 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. |
| 🚨 High attention | Place phone calls android.permission.CALL_PHONE | 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. |
| 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. |
| ✅ 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. |
| ⚠️ 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. |
| 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. |
| 🚨 High attention | Read text messages android.permission.READ_SMS | 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. |
| ⚠️ 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 | Read Phone Numbers android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS | 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 | Receive Mms android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS | 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 Sms android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS | 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 | Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM | 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. |
| 🚨 High attention | Send text messages android.permission.SEND_SMS | 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. |
| ✅ 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. |
| ℹ️ Review | Write Sms android.permission.WRITE_SMS | 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 Role android.permission.REQUEST_ROLE | 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. |
| 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 | 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 | 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 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 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 | 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 | Mms Sms Messages Text Free Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission mms.sms.messages.text.free.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 | Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Read com.sec.android.provider.badge.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 Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Write com.sec.android.provider.badge.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 Htc Launcher Permission Read Settings com.htc.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 Htc Launcher Permission Update Shortcut com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_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 | Com Sonyericsson Home Permission Broadcast Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_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 | Com Sonymobile Home Permission Provider Insert Badge com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_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 | Com Anddoes Launcher Permission Update Count com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT | 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 Majeur Launcher Permission Update Badge com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_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 | 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 | Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Read Settings com.huawei.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 Huawei Android Launcher Permission Write Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.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 | Read App Badge android.permission.READ_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 | Com Oppo Launcher Permission Read Settings com.oppo.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 Oppo Launcher Permission Write Settings com.oppo.launcher.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 | Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Read me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_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 | Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Write me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_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. |
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