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Security
App permissions
When downloading an app from Google Play, specify the functions and data to which this app
has access, e.g. to contacts or your location.
You can check and change permissions for apps on your device. With App permissions
management, you have quick access to all permissions granted to apps on the device.
Permissions when installing apps
Many apps downloaded from Play Store request access to particular information before
installation. For apps developed for Android 6.0 and higher, you can grant or deny permissions
on initial use.
Information on app permissions in the Google Play Store:
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On the "Permissions" screen for an app in the Play Store, you can check which permissions
the app requires and then decide whether you want to install it. Scroll down to the very end
of the app description.
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For many apps, all permissions are displayed in Google Play before installation. You can use
this information to decide whether you want to install the apps.
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Some apps are installed without any prompts about permissions. You are then able to grant
or deny individual permissions when using the apps for the first time.
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Permissions might be changed when apps are updated automatically. When using for the
first time a function which requests a new permission, you might have to grant or deny
access to this data or function.
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If you want to check all updates before an installation, disable the automatic updates option
in the Play Store.
For certain apps: In the
For all apps: In the
Enabling/disabling permissions for apps on the smartphone
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Settings
Setting the permissions for an app:
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Select the app for which you want to change the permissions
meaningful permissions for the app are displayed
with the switch
Displaying all permissions in detail:
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Tap
All permissions
Setting all apps with certain permissions:
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Tap
App permissions . . . All possible permissions are displayed
permission
Grant/deny a permission for the required apps with the switch
If you revoke or do not grant permissions for an app, it might not work properly.
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menu under My apps and games
menu under Settings
Device – Apps . . . All installed apps are listed
Permissions . . . All
Grant/deny the required permissions
Select a
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