full network access Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet. |
view network connections Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected. |
WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE |
SET_PREFERRED_APPLICATIONS SET_PREFERRED_APPLICATIONS |
approximate location (network-based) Allows the app to get your approximate location. This location is derived by location services using network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine approximately where you are. |
precise location (GPS and network-based) Allows the app to get your precise location using the Global Positioning System (GPS) or network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power. |
DEVICE_POWER DEVICE_POWER |
GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED |
read sync statistics Allows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced. |
read sync settings Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account. |
prevent device from sleeping Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep. |
toggle sync on and off Allows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account. |
modify system settings Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS |
draw over other apps Allows the app to draw on top of other applications or parts of the user interface. They may interfere with your use of the interface in any application, or change what you think you are seeing in other applications. |
reorder running apps Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input. |
view Wi-Fi connections Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices. |
control Near Field Communication Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers. |
MANAGE_ROLE_HOLDERS MANAGE_ROLE_HOLDERS |
GET_INTENT_SENDER_INTENT GET_INTENT_SENDER_INTENT |
sec.MDM_AUDIT_LOG sec.MDM_AUDIT_LOG |
sec.MDM_CERTIFICATE sec.MDM_CERTIFICATE |
sec.MDM_FIREWALL sec.MDM_FIREWALL |
USE_FINGERPRINT USE_FINGERPRINT |
READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE |
allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your device. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode. |
CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY |
USE_BIOMETRIC USE_BIOMETRIC |
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to write to the USB storage. |
download files without notification Allows the app to download files through the download manager without any notification being shown to the user. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
STATUS_BAR STATUS_BAR |
MANAGE_ACTIVITY_STACKS MANAGE_ACTIVITY_STACKS |
REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES |
INSTALL_PACKAGES INSTALL_PACKAGES |
USE_FINGERPRINT USE_FINGERPRINT |
pair with Bluetooth devices Allows the app to view the configuration of Bluetooth on the device, and to make and accept connections with paired devices. |
access Bluetooth settings Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth device, and to discover and pair with remote devices. |
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT BLUETOOTH_CONNECT |
BLUETOOTH_SCAN BLUETOOTH_SCAN |
approximate location (network-based) Allows the app to get your approximate location. This location is derived by location services using network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine approximately where you are. |
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES |
SUBSTITUTE_SHARE_TARGET_APP_NAME_AND_ICON SUBSTITUTE_SHARE_TARGET_APP_NAME_AND_ICON |
READ_SEARCH_INDEXABLES READ_SEARCH_INDEXABLES |
BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS |
take pictures and videos Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation. |
MANAGE_USERS MANAGE_USERS |
change your audio settings Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output. |
run at startup Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the device and allow the app to slow down the overall device by always running. |
record audio record audio |
control vibration Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
read the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage. |