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. |
view network connections Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
close other apps Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running. |
prevent device from sleeping Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep. |
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. |
control vibration Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
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. |
install shortcuts Allows an app to add shortcuts without user intervention. |
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES READ_MEDIA_IMAGES |
READ_MEDIA_AUDIO READ_MEDIA_AUDIO |
record audio record audio |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
READ_PHONE_NUMBERS READ_PHONE_NUMBERS |
change network connectivity Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity. |
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT BLUETOOTH_CONNECT |
BLUETOOTH_SCAN BLUETOOTH_SCAN |
BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE |
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. |
NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES |
modify system settings Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
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. |
control flashlight Allows the app to control the flashlight. |
access Bluetooth settings Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth device, and to discover and pair with remote devices. |
RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT |