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Understand app permissions

Read each request in context

A permission request explains what an app wants to access. Consider the feature you are using when the request appears. An app may need a particular permission for one feature without needing it for everything.

Review permissions in Android

Open your phone’s Settings, find the app and look for Permissions. Exact labels can vary by device. Google provides current instructions for changing app permissions.

Revisit after trying an app

You can review permissions again as your use of the app changes. Declining a permission can affect a related feature. If the publisher does not explain a request clearly, look for its help or privacy information before granting it.

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