| retrieve running apps Allows the app to retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks. This may allow the app to discover information about which applications are used on the device. |
| measure app storage space Allows the app to retrieve its code, data, and cache sizes |
| delete all app cache data Allows the app to free device storage by deleting files in the cache directories of other applications. This may cause other applications to start up more slowly as they need to re-retrieve their data. |
| modify or delete the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to write to the USB storage. |
| read the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage. |
| reorder running apps Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input. |
| read phone status and identity Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call. |
| 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. |
| view network connections Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected. |
| 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. |
| Restart packages. RESTART_PACKAGES |
| 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. |
| Mounting and unmounting file systems for removable storage. MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS |
| prevent device from sleeping Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep. |
| read battery statistics Allows an application to read the current low-level battery use data. May allow the application to find out detailed information about which apps you use. |
| send sticky broadcast Allows the app to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the device slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory. |
| control vibration Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
| find accounts on the device Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the device. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed. |
| connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks. |
| change network connectivity Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity. |
| modify system settings Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
| expand/collapse status bar Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar. |
| 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. |
| change your audio settings Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output. |
| PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| disable your screen lock Allows the app to disable the keylock and any associated password security. For example, the phone disables the keylock when receiving an incoming phone call, then re-enables the keylock when the call is finished. |
| set wallpaper Allows the app to set the system wallpaper. |
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
| Delete packages. DELETE_PACKAGES |
| REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| read phone status and identity Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call. |
| modify or delete the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to write to the USB storage. |
| read the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage. |
| modify system settings Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
Version: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)