How to review app permissions on Android
Many apps request more permissions than they need. Reviewing and revoking unnecessary access reduces the amount of data collected about you.
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Steps
Open the Settings app.
Tap Apps.
Tap an app you want to review.
Tap Permissions.
Review each permission. Tap any permission to change it to "Allow only while using the app", "Ask every time", or "Deny".
For sensitive permissions like location and microphone, "Allow only while using the app" is usually the right choice.
Repeat for other apps.
How to confirm it worked
- The app no longer has access to the permissions you revoked.
- If an app needs a permission you revoked, it will ask again when you next use the relevant feature.
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