Using Parental Controls - Blackberry PORSCHE DESIGN P'9982 User Manual

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For some apps, when you install the app, you are prompted to accept or decline all of the requested
permissions. If you decline, the prompt will appear again the first time you open the app. You can't
change the application permissions later unless you delete and reinstall the app.
Change or view app permissions
For some apps, if you turn off permissions, the app might not work as you expect. If an app isn't working
as you expect it to, consider turning on some or all of the app permissions.
The Run When Minimized application permission setting lets an app continue performing tasks after you
minimize the app on your BlackBerry device.To help extend the life of your battery, consider turning off
the Run When Minimized permission for apps on your device.
1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap
Settings > Security and Privacy > Application Permissions.
• To view permissions for a particular app, tap an app.
• To view which apps use a particular permission, in the Permissions drop-down list, tap the
permission.
3. To turn on or turn off a permission, tap the switch.
4. Restart your device for the change to take effect.
About BlackBerry Guardian
Feel safe and secure when you download apps and games from BlackBerry World with BlackBerry
Guardian.
BlackBerry Guardian evaluates all apps and games in BlackBerry World before they're made available
for downloading. BlackBerry Guardian is designed to protect you from downloading apps and games
that might include malicious software or privacy concerns. The BlackBerry Guardian icon in the
BlackBerry World storefront indicates that the app or game has been evaluated for malicious software or
privacy concerns.
BlackBerry Guardian also incorporates technology from software security leader Trend Micro.
BlackBerry Guardian is constantly evolving to help identify the most advanced forms of malicious
software and privacy concerns.
If malicious software is discovered in an app or game after it's available, the app or game is removed
from BlackBerry World.

Using Parental Controls

Parental Controls are designed to give you more control over how a BlackBerry device can be used and
contacted. You can turn off access to certain apps, features, and content. You can also restrict
incoming phone calls and messages to people in the Contacts app.
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