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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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modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Allows the app to write to the USB storage.
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Restart packages.
RESTART_PACKAGES
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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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expand/collapse status bar
Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
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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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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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set wallpaper
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
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adjust your wallpaper size
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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Persistent activity.
PERSISTENT_ACTIVITY
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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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BIND_APPWIDGET
BIND_APPWIDGET
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read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Allows the app to read SMS messages stored on your device or SIM card. This allows the app to read all SMS messages, regardless of content or confidentiality.
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edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Allows the app to write to SMS messages stored on your device or SIM card. Malicious apps may delete your messages.
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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 calendar events plus confidential information
Allows the app to read all calendar events stored on your device, including those of friends or co-workers. This may allow the app to share or save your calendar data, regardless of confidentiality or sensitivity.
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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 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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write call log
Allows the app to modify your device's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. Malicious apps may use this to erase or modify your call log.
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