- Your location
approximate location (network-based)
Allows the app to get your approximate location. This location is derived by
location services using network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned
on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine approximately where you
are.
precise location (GPS and network-based)
Allows the app to get your precise location using the Global Positioning System
(GPS) or network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available
to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery
power.
- Your messages
read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Allows the app to read SMS messages stored on your device or SIM card. This
allows the app to read all SMS messages, regardless of content or confidentiality.
- Network communication
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.
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.
- Your personal information
read calendar
events plus confidential information
Allows the app to read all
calendar events stored on your device, including those of friends or co-workers. This may allow the app to share or save
your calendar data, regardless of confidentiality or sensitivity.
- Phone calls
directly call phone
numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your
intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency
numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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.
- Storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Allows the app to write to the USB storage.
- Bluetooth
pair with Bluetooth devices
Allows
the app to view the configuration of Bluetooth on the device, and to make and accept connections with paired
devices.
access Bluetooth settings
Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth device, and to discover and pair
with remote devices.
- Bookmarks and
History
read your Web bookmarks and history
Allows the app to read the history of all URLs that the Browser has visited, and
all of the Browser's bookmarks. Note: this permission may not be enforced by third-party browsers or other applications
with web browsing capabilities.
- Microphone
record audio
record audio
- Your social information
read your
contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on
your device, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific
individuals. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without
your knowledge.
modify your contacts
Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your device,
including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific contacts. This
permission allows apps to delete contact data.
read call log
Allows the app to read your device's call log, including data about incoming and
outgoing calls. This permission allows apps to save your call log data, and malicious apps may share call log data
without your knowledge.
write call log
Allows the app to modify your device's call log, including data about incoming
and outgoing calls. Malicious apps may use this to erase or modify your call log.