| 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. |
| prevent device from sleeping Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep. |
| view network connections Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| use accounts on the device Allows the app to request authentication tokens. |
| add or remove accounts Allows the app to perform operations like adding and removing accounts, and deleting their password. |
| create accounts and set passwords Allows the app to use the account authenticator capabilities of the AccountManager, including creating accounts and getting and setting their passwords. |
| USE_FINGERPRINT USE_FINGERPRINT |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| read the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage. |
| modify or delete the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to write to the USB storage. |
| MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
| READ_MEDIA_IMAGES READ_MEDIA_IMAGES |
| READ_MEDIA_VIDEO READ_MEDIA_VIDEO |
| READ_MEDIA_AUDIO READ_MEDIA_AUDIO |
| ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
| REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
| 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 call log Allows the app to read your device's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. This permission allows apps to save your call log data, and malicious apps may share call log data without your knowledge. |
| READ_PHONE_NUMBERS READ_PHONE_NUMBERS |
| modify system settings Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
| USE_BIOMETRIC USE_BIOMETRIC |
| control vibration Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS |
