Controlling App Permissions; Setting Default Apps - HTC One M9 User Manual

Controlling app permissions

When you open apps the first time, you'll be prompted to grant them permissions to
access certain data or features, such as contacts or the microphone. This gives you
more control over which apps have authorized access.
If you suspect a certain app of being malicious or requesting unnecessary
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permissions, you should choose Deny to protect your phone.
If you choose Deny in a trusted app, you may not be able to use the app or
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access its full functionality. When this happens, go to Settings to change the
app permissions.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap App manager.
3. Tap the app you want to configure, and then tap Permissions.
4. Choose which permissions you want to turn on.

Setting default apps

In Settings, you can choose default apps for web browsing, text messaging, and more.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap App manager.
3. Tap > Configure apps > Default apps.
4. Choose your default assist and voice input, web browser, phone, and text
messaging apps.
, and then find and tap Settings.
, and then find and tap Settings.
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