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view Wi-Fi connections
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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change network connectivity
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
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connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
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allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
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read phone status and identity
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
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read your contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
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run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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read call log
This app can read your call history.
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send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
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read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
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receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
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receive text messages (MMS)
Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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request install packages
Allows an application to request installation of packages.
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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record audio
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
