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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ACCESS_WIMAX_STATE
ACCESS_WIMAX_STATE
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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.
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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.
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access Bluetooth settings
Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth device, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
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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.
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CHANGE_WIMAX_STATE
CHANGE_WIMAX_STATE
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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.
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CHANGE_WIFI_AP_STATE
CHANGE_WIFI_AP_STATE
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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.
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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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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.
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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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close other apps
Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running.
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change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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control Near Field Communication
Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
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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.
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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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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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change/intercept network settings and traffic
Allows the app to change network settings and to intercept and inspect all network traffic, for example to change the proxy and port of any APN. Malicious apps may monitor, redirect, or modify network packets without your knowledge.
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modify system settings
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
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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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modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Allows the app to write to the USB storage.
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read the contents of your USB storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage.
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