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. |
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. |
read the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage. |
READ_PHONE_SINTERNETWIFI_STATE READ_PHONE_SINTERNETWIFI_STATE |
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to write to the USB storage. |
modify system settings Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
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. |
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. |
prevent device from sleeping Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep. |
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. |
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. |
RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT |
change your audio settings Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output. |
directly call phone numbers Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation. |
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. |
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. |
control vibration Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
download files without notification Allows the app to download files through the download manager without any notification being shown to the user. |
change network connectivity Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity. |
read sensitive log data Allows the app to read from the system's various log files. This allows it to discover general information about what you are doing with the device, potentially including personal or private information. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
READ_APP_BADGE READ_APP_BADGE |
record audio record audio |
control flashlight Allows the app to control the flashlight. |
change system display settings Allows the app to change the current configuration, such as the locale or overall font size. |
reorder running apps Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input. |
SENSOR_INFO SENSOR_INFO |
SENSOR_ENABLE SENSOR_ENABLE |
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. |
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. |