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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.
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measure app storage space
Allows the app to retrieve its code, data, and cache sizes
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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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Restart packages.
RESTART_PACKAGES
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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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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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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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change network connectivity
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
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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 sensitive log data
Allows the app to read from the system's various log files. This allows it to discover general information about what you are doing with the device, potentially including personal or private information.
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allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your device. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
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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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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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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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change system display settings
Allows the app to change the current configuration, such as the locale or overall font size.
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Delete cache files.
DELETE_CACHE_FILES
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prevent device from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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READ_SECURE_SETTINGS
READ_SECURE_SETTINGS
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modify phone state
Allows the app to control the phone features of the device. An app with this permission can switch networks, turn the phone radio on and off and the like without ever notifying you.
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Mounting and unmounting file systems for removable storage.
MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS
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delete all app cache data
Allows the app to free device storage by deleting files in the cache directories of other applications. This may cause other applications to start up more slowly as they need to re-retrieve their data.
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send sticky broadcast
Allows the app to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the device slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.
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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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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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REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
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ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
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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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reorder running apps
Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
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