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ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
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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.
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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.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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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.
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measure app storage space
Allows the app to retrieve its code, data, and cache sizes
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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.
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POST_NOTIFICATIONS
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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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.
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read sync statistics
Allows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
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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.
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record audio
record audio
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read subscribed feeds
Allows the app to get details about the currently synced feeds.
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write subscribed feeds
Allows the app to modify your currently synced feeds. Malicious apps may change your synced feeds.
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use accounts on the device
Allows the app to request authentication tokens.
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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent device from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep.
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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.
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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.
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