| 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. |
| close other apps Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running. |
| 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. |
| set wallpaper Allows the app to set the system wallpaper. |
| adjust your wallpaper size Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints. |
| 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. |
| BIND_APPWIDGET BIND_APPWIDGET |
| modify or delete the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to write to the USB storage. |
| Persistent activity. PERSISTENT_ACTIVITY |
| 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 your text messages (SMS or MMS) Allows the app to read SMS messages stored on your device or SIM card. This allows the app to read all SMS messages, regardless of content or confidentiality. |
| 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. |
| Mounting and unmounting file systems for removable storage. MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS |
| 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. |
| expand/collapse status bar Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar. |
| Restart packages. RESTART_PACKAGES |
| Deprecated. SET_PREFERRED_APPLICATIONS |
| prevent device from sleeping Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep. |
| read battery statistics Allows an application to read the current low-level battery use data. May allow the application to find out detailed information about which apps you use. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| record audio record audio |
| ACCESS_WEATHERCLOCK_PROVIDER ACCESS_WEATHERCLOCK_PROVIDER |
| Create mock location providers for testing ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION |
| Low-level access to power management. DEVICE_POWER |
| 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. |
| SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW |
| read the contents of your USB storage Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| access Bluetooth settings Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth device, and to discover and pair with remote devices. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
Version: Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)