{"id":20057,"date":"2014-05-19T23:01:17","date_gmt":"2014-05-19T15:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=20057"},"modified":"2023-09-12T01:48:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T17:48:34","slug":"android-app-permissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-app-permissions\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Understanding and Managing Android App Permissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Smartphone apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. While Apple\u2019s App Store has strict guidelines for app approval, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-play-store-tips-tricks\/\">Google\u2019s Play Store<\/a> is comparatively more relaxed. As an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/essential-android-apps\/\">Android app<\/a> user, it\u2019s crucial to <strong>know what kind of data<\/strong> your apps are collecting from you.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it\u2019s important to be informed about the <strong>\u201cpermissions\u201d you grant to the apps<\/strong> you install. Failing to do so could expose you to significant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/safeguard-online-privacy\/\">privacy and security risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This guide aims to shed light on the <strong>app permissions you should scrutinize<\/strong>. We\u2019ll also discuss which permissions are legitimate and necessary for apps to function properly.<\/p>\n<p>By being vigilant and understanding how to manage your app permissions effectively, you can <strong>reduce risks<\/strong>. Let\u2019s delve into the world of Android app permissions and how to navigate it wisely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/protect-your-android-device\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Tighten Security on Android Device\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Tighten Security on Android Device<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/protect-your-android-device.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17278 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/protect-your-android-device.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Tighten Security on Android Device<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSimple strategies you can follow to keep your Android phone or tablet secure from malware and vulnerabilities.\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Understanding the Nature of App Permissions<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by clarifying a common misconception: <strong>Android app permissions are not optional requests; they are mandatory requirements<\/strong>. Unless you have a rooted device, you don\u2019t have a choice \u2013 other than opting not to install the app \u2013 regarding whether the app will obtain all the permissions it needs.<\/p>\n<p>When you download an app from the Play Store, a pop-up appears, listing all the permissions the app needs. These can range from access to your storage and phone calls to network communication. <strong>It\u2019s crucial to read this list carefully<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/app-permissions.jpg\" alt=\"List of permissions in the Play Store\" height=\"417\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>While it may be tempting to gloss over the permissions list as if it were an EULA (End User License Agreement), which most people don\u2019t read, doing so could be risky. The difference could be between <strong>keeping your data secure on your device<\/strong> and <strong>making it accessible to dishonest app developers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Five App Permissions to Approach with Caution<\/h2>\n<p>There are certain permissions that warrant extra caution. Not because they\u2019re inherently harmful, but because the <strong>consequences could be severe<\/strong> if this data falls into the wrong hands. Keep in mind that these <strong>aren\u2019t the only permissions to be cautious about<\/strong> \u2013 consider this a starting point.<\/p>\n<p>For a more comprehensive understanding, you can refer to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/androidforums.com\/\">discussion and list<\/a> by AndroidForums.com user <strong>Alostpacket<\/strong>, as well as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/reference\/android\/Manifest.permission.html\">official list of permissions<\/a> on the Android Developers page. This article summarizes information from both sources.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Location Permissions<\/h3>\n<p>Android apps can request two types of location permissions: <strong>\u201capproximate location (network-based)\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cprecise location (GPS and network-based)\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/location-permissions.jpg\" alt=\"Location permissions on Android\" height=\"300\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>Why would apps need your exact location? Navigation apps like Waze need this data to function. Social media platforms may also use your location for posts and photos. Additionally, apps with location-based advertising will require this information. It\u2019s a trade-off when using free, ad-supported apps.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Phone Status and Identity<\/h3>\n<p>This permission, <strong>\u201cread phone status and identity,\u201d<\/strong> can be tricky. It covers a range of data, from incoming phone calls to your <strong>device\u2019s IMEI number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/phone-status-identity.jpg\" alt=\"Phone status and identity permissions\" height=\"300\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>While generally safe, the potential for misuse is high. Exercise caution and think twice before granting this permission, especially if the app doesn\u2019t seem to need it.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Access to Your Contacts<\/h3>\n<p>The permission to <strong>\u201cModify your contacts, read your contacts\u201d<\/strong> gives apps unrestricted access to your contact data. The \u201cmodify\u201d permission is particularly risky as it allows the app to <strong>read all your contact information<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/read-modify-contacts.jpg\" alt=\"Access to your contacts permissions\" height=\"300\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>Some apps like SMS and contact management apps may require these permissions, but apps without a social component have no reason to request them.<\/p>\n<h3>4. SMS and MMS Permissions<\/h3>\n<p>These permissions can be costly if misused by malicious apps to <strong>send unauthorized messages<\/strong> or <strong>incur extra charges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/send-sms-permissions.jpg\" alt=\"SMS and MMS permissions\" height=\"300\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>Permissions like <strong>\u201cread your text messages\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201creceive text messages\u201d<\/strong> can also compromise your privacy. Be cautious and avoid apps that don\u2019t have a valid reason for requiring these permissions.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Account-Related Permissions<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>\u201cFind accounts on the device\u201d<\/strong> permission allows the app to check for accounts on services like Google and Facebook. The <strong>\u201cUse accounts on the device\u201d<\/strong> permission lets the app use these accounts without asking again, which could be risky if the app has malicious intentions.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/accounts-permissions.jpg\" alt=\"Account-related permissions\" height=\"300\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>Another permission to be cautious of is <strong>\u201ccreate accounts and set passwords\u201d<\/strong>, which can be exploited by malicious apps for phishing.<\/p>\n<h2>Strategies for Enhanced App Security<\/h2>\n<p>Ensuring app security involves a few proactive steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Instead of outright avoiding apps with questionable permissions, assess the app itself. Use reasoning to determine if the app genuinely needs the permissions it requests.<\/p>\n<p>2. Consider <strong>reaching out to the app developer via email<\/strong> to inquire about the permissions. If the response is unsatisfactory or absent, it\u2019s wise to skip the app.<\/p>\n<p>3. Leverage the extensive Android community for insights. Read <strong>Play Store reviews<\/strong> and <strong>consult forums and Android-focused news sites<\/strong> for any recent complaints about the app. A bit of research can go a long way in ensuring your security.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/keeping-smartphone-safe\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Keep Your Smartphone Secure (6 Vital Tips)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Keep Your Smartphone Secure (6 Vital Tips)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/keeping-smartphone-safe.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17189 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/keeping-smartphone-safe.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Keep Your Smartphone Secure (6 Vital Tips)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCertain precautions to help you secure your smartphone and its data.\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Manage Your App Permissions<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve granted apps access to accounts like Facebook or Google, it\u2019s advisable to visit your account settings to <strong>manage these permissions<\/strong>, if such an option is available.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/google-account-permissions.jpg\" alt=\"Managing Google Account Permissions\" height=\"200\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>You can also review the permissions of individual apps by navigating to <strong>Settings &gt; Apps<\/strong>. Select an app and scroll down to view its permissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-google-settings-app-features\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 Must-Know Google Settings for Android Users\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Must-Know Google Settings for Android Users<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/android-google-settings-app-features.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19933 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/android-google-settings-app-features.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 Must-Know Google Settings for Android Users<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you're an Android user, you're probably aware of how important Google is to the operating system. From...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Using Permission Management Apps<\/h3>\n<p>Apps like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.victor.ko.pe&hl=en_US&gl=US\">Permission Explorer<\/a> can help you get a <strong>more detailed overview<\/strong> of app permissions. They allow you to filter by categories, apps, and permissions. Other similar apps to consider are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mykapp.permissionviewer&hl=en_SG&gl=US\">App Permissions<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.agooday.permission&hl=en&gl=US\">Permissions Manager<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/app-info-permission-explorer.jpg\" alt=\"Permission Management Apps\" height=\"417\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>Regardless of the app you choose for this purpose, taking the time to review the permissions of your installed apps can help you identify any that may require attention or even removal.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Revoke App Permissions<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve identified apps with questionable permissions, the next step is to decide what to do. Unfortunately, the latest Android versions don\u2019t offer a <strong>built-in feature for managing app permissions<\/strong>, as Google removed the AppOps feature starting from Android 4.4.2.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using Android 4.3, you might find <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=fr.slvn.appops\">AppOps<\/a> useful for accessing the built-in permissions manager.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/appops.jpg\" alt=\"AppOps for Android 4.3\" height=\"445\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>For those on stock, unrooted Android 4.4.2 or earlier versions, your options are limited. You can\u2019t revoke app permissions unless you uninstall the app. However, if your device is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-rooting-nutshell\/\">rooted<\/a>, you have more choices.<\/p>\n<h3>Permission Management Apps for Rooted Devices<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve installed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/add-features-android-xposed-framework\/\">Xposed Framework<\/a>, you can try <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.xda-developers.com\/f\/xposed-general.3094\/\">XPrivacy<\/a>. It\u2019s <strong>one of the most comprehensive permission management apps<\/strong>, allowing you to modify, block, or revoke nearly all permissions. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/M66B\/XPrivacy\">XPrivacy Installer<\/a> can assist with the installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/xprivacy.jpg\" alt=\"XPrivacy for Rooted Android\" height=\"433\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>open to installing a new ROM<\/strong>, some custom ROMs come with built-in permission management features. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/understand-cyanogenmod\/\">CyanogenMod<\/a> has a <strong>Privacy Guard<\/strong> feature that integrates Android 4.3\u2019s AppOps.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-app-permissions\/cyanogenmod-privacy-guard.jpg\" alt=\"CyanogenMod Privacy Guard\" height=\"444\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s evident that Android\u2019s default privacy and security settings could be improved. From occasionally confusing permission names to the lack of selective permission granting, there\u2019s <strong>room for Android to enhance its features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, you can still safeguard your data by <strong>being cautious about the apps you install<\/strong> and <strong>the permissions they request<\/strong>. After all, it\u2019s your data and your device \u2013 you have control.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smartphone apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. While Apple\u2019s App Store has strict guidelines for app approval, Google\u2019s Play Store is comparatively more relaxed. As an Android app user, it\u2019s crucial to know what kind of data your apps are collecting from you. 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