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. |
change network connectivity Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity. |
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. |
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. |
prevent device from sleeping Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep. |
control vibration Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
modify system settings Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
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. |
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. |
record audio record audio |
BROADCAST_PACKAGE_ADDED BROADCAST_PACKAGE_ADDED |
BROADCAST_PACKAGE_CHANGED BROADCAST_PACKAGE_CHANGED |
BROADCAST_PACKAGE_INSTALL BROADCAST_PACKAGE_INSTALL |
BROADCAST_PACKAGE_REPLACED BROADCAST_PACKAGE_REPLACED |
RESTART_PACKAGES RESTART_PACKAGES |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER |
download files without notification Allows the app to download files through the download manager without any notification being shown to the user. |
expand/collapse status bar Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar. |
change your audio settings Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output. |
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. |
read the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage. |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS POST_NOTIFICATIONS |