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Working with apps
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 permissions, you
should choose Deny.
§ If you choose Deny in a trusted app, you may not be able to use the app or access its full
functionality. When this happens, go to Settings to change the app permissions.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then tap Settings Apps & notifications.
2. Tap App permissions, and then tap the data type or feature to choose which apps can access
it.
3. Turn on the On/Off switch of the app to let it access the data or feature.
To change the types of data that an app can have access to, press and hold the app on the Home
screen or Apps screen, tap
Setting default apps
In Settings, you can choose default apps for web browsing, text messaging, and more.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then find and tap Settings.
2. Tap Apps & notifications.
3. Tap Advanced Default apps.
4. Choose your default launcher, web browser, text messaging apps, and more.
Setting up app links
If there's more than one app that can be opened when you tap a link—such as a shared social post or
media link—you may be prompted to choose the app you want to use. When you're prompted after
you've tapped a link, select an app, and then tap Always to set that app as the default app to use.
You can also go to Settings to see how app links have been set up for different apps and change them.
1. From the Home screen, swipe up and then find and tap Settings.
2. Tap Apps & notifications.
3. Tap Advanced Default apps.
4. Tap Opening links.
5. Tap the app you want to configure, and then tap Open supported links.
6. Select Open in this app to always open the app without being prompted when you tap a link.
You can also choose whether to always be prompted to choose the app or never use the app
for opening links.
, and then tap Permissions.
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