{"id":12828,"date":"2022-02-13T18:06:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T18:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/13\/how-to-manage-app-permissions-on-android\/"},"modified":"2022-02-13T18:06:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-13T18:06:07","slug":"how-to-manage-app-permissions-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/13\/how-to-manage-app-permissions-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage App Permissions on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Android permissions used to be a mess, but modern versions of Android have simplified them greatly. Now, you grant apps access to certain features as it needs them. You can also manually revoke permissions from any app.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to root<\/a>, install a custom ROM<\/a>, or\u00a0switch to an\u00a0iPhone to do this anymore. In fact, Android finally has the app permission system it should have had all along, similar to the iPhone\u2019s system<\/a>\u00a0(though still room for improvement<\/a>).<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> With iOS 15, the iPhone Stays Ahead of Android in Privacy<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

How Android\u2019s Permission System Works<\/h2>\n

Android apps will\u00a0ask for permission when they need it. For example, instead of giving an app access to your camera when you install it, you\u2019ll be prompted the first time the app wants to access your camera. In addition, you can decide when<\/em> it gets that permission.<\/p>\n

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You can also manually manage any app\u2019s permissions at any time, even if it was designed for an older version of Android and doesn\u2019t normally ask you.<\/p>\n

How to Manage a Single App\u2019s Permissions<\/h2>\n

To do this, we\u2019ll begin with the Settings app. Swipe down from the top of the screen once or twice\u2014depending on your phone\u2014and tap the gear icon.<\/p>\n

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Now go to the \u201cApps\u201d section in the Settings.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll see a list of all the apps installed on your Android device (you may need to expand the list to see them all). Tap one of the apps in the list to view more information.<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Open the \u201cPermissions\u201d section on the App Info page.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll see all of the available permissions the app can use. The permissions you\u2019ve \u201cAllowed\u201d are at the top, while the \u201cNot Allowed\u201d permissions are underneath. Simply tap a permission to adjust it.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> When revoking permissions from older applications, you\u2019ll see a warning message saying, \u201cThis app was designed for an older version of Android. Denying permission may cause it to no longer function as intended.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Some permissions only have binary \u201cAllow\u201d or \u201cDon\u2019t Allow\u201d options, but other permissions\u2014such as Location<\/a> and Camera\u2014have more options.<\/p>\n

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At the very bottom of the permissions list is an \u201cUnused Apps\u201d section. This is where you can toggle on a switch to \u201cRemove Permissions and Free Up Space.\u201d If you don\u2019t use the app for a while, the permissions will be revoked.<\/p>\n

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How to View and Manage All App Permissions<\/h2>\n

To view and manage all app permissions at once, go to \u201cPrivacy\u201d section of the Settings and select \u201cPermission Manager.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll see a list of different categories of permissions along with the number of apps installed that have access to that permission. Categories include Body Sensors, Calendar, Call Logs, Camera, Contacts, Files and Media, Location, Microphone, and more.<\/p>\n

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Select one of the permissions to see which apps have access to it. If you want to revoke an app\u2019s access to that permission, select the app and turn it off.<\/p>\n

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As with managing an individual app\u2019s permissions above, you\u2019ll see a warning message if that app was designed for a previous version of Android. Most apps should continue working fine, anyway\u2013 unless you revoke a permission that\u2019s central to any functionality.<\/p>\n\n

As usual with Android, some of these\u00a0steps may work differently on some devices. We performed this process with Android 12 on a Google Pixel phone. Android manufacturers often modify the interface on their devices, and some options may be in different places. Make sure to take advantage of other methods to check up on security and privacy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> What Is the Privacy Dashboard on Android?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n