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. |
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. |
read your contacts Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your device, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific individuals. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge. |
control vibration Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
control Near Field Communication Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers. |
read your own contact card Allows the app to read personal profile information stored on your device, such as your name and contact information. This means the app can identify you and may send your profile information to others. |
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. |
prevent device from sleeping Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep. |
ACCESS_COARSE_UPDATES ACCESS_COARSE_UPDATES |
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. |
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. |
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. |
READ_PHONE_NUMBERS READ_PHONE_NUMBERS |
access extra location provider commands Allows the app to access extra location provider commands. This may allow the app to interfere with the operation of the GPS or other location sources. |
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. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
read calendar events plus confidential information Allows the app to read all calendar events stored on your device, including those of friends or co-workers. This may allow the app to share or save your calendar data, regardless of confidentiality or sensitivity. |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT BLUETOOTH_CONNECT |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE |
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION |
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID |
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. |