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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WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE
WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE
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Deprecated.
SET_PREFERRED_APPLICATIONS
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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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Low-level access to power management.
DEVICE_POWER
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GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED
GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED
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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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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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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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Read or write the secure system settings.
WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
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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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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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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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control Near Field Communication
Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
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MANAGE_ROLE_HOLDERS
MANAGE_ROLE_HOLDERS
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GET_INTENT_SENDER_INTENT
GET_INTENT_SENDER_INTENT
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sec.MDM_AUDIT_LOG
sec.MDM_AUDIT_LOG
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sec.MDM_CERTIFICATE
sec.MDM_CERTIFICATE
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sec.MDM_FIREWALL
sec.MDM_FIREWALL
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USE_FINGERPRINT
USE_FINGERPRINT
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READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
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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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CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY
CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY
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USE_BIOMETRIC
USE_BIOMETRIC
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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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download files without notification
Allows the app to download files through the download manager without any notification being shown to the user.
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FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
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POST_NOTIFICATIONS
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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Open, close, or disable the status bar and its icons.
STATUS_BAR
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MANAGE_ACTIVITY_STACKS
MANAGE_ACTIVITY_STACKS
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REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
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Install packages.
INSTALL_PACKAGES
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USE_FINGERPRINT
USE_FINGERPRINT
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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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BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
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BLUETOOTH_SCAN
BLUETOOTH_SCAN
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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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QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
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SUBSTITUTE_SHARE_TARGET_APP_NAME_AND_ICON
SUBSTITUTE_SHARE_TARGET_APP_NAME_AND_ICON
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READ_SEARCH_INDEXABLES
READ_SEARCH_INDEXABLES
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BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS
BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS
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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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MANAGE_USERS
MANAGE_USERS
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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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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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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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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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