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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ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
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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.
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FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
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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.
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READ_CLIPBOARD
READ_CLIPBOARD
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BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
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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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record audio
record audio
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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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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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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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prevent device from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep.
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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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READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
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READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
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READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
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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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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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modify your contacts
Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your device, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific contacts. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
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add or remove accounts
Allows the app to perform operations like adding and removing accounts, and deleting their password.
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read your own contact card
Allows the app to read personal profile information stored on your device, such as your name and contact information. This means the app can identify you and may send your profile information to others.
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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 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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create accounts and set passwords
Allows the app to use the account authenticator capabilities of the AccountManager, including creating accounts and getting and setting their passwords.
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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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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.
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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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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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USE_FINGERPRINT
USE_FINGERPRINT
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USE_BIOMETRIC
USE_BIOMETRIC
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install shortcuts
Allows an app to add shortcuts without user intervention.
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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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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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MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
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USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
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REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
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READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
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POST_NOTIFICATIONS
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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READ_APP_BADGE
READ_APP_BADGE
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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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ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
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