Resetting Your Applications - Sony Xperia M5 E5606 User Manual

Allowing or denying permissions
You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If
you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been
granted the necessary permissions.
To allow a permission
1 To allow a permission, tap Allow.
2
When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the
Never ask again option if you wish.
3
A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses
them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog, tap OK.
To deny a permission
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To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown.
Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.
Critical permissions
Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a
dialog will inform you.
To configure applications
1 From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps >
3
Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an
application that you want to configure.
To allow critical permissions
1 To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission.
2
Find the critical permission you need.
3
Tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions.
You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions
as desired.
Application linking
Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This
means that if the link is set, you don't need to select an app each time you open a
link. You can change the default app any time you want.
To manage app links from the Settings menu
1 From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3 and find App links.
Tap
4
Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired.

Resetting your applications

You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops
responding or causes issues with your device.
To reset application preferences
1
From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3 Tap , then tap Reset app preferences.
Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.
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