Read contacts sensitive
Read the user's contacts data.
Modify contacts sensitive
Add, modify, or remove contacts.
Read storage sensitive
Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.
Selected photos and videos sensitive
Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.
Read images sensitive
Read image files from shared storage.
Read videos sensitive
Read video files from shared storage.
Approximate location sensitive
Access approximate location (network-based).
Precise location sensitive
Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.
Background location restricted
Access location while the app is in the background.
Make phone calls sensitive
Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.
Nearby Wi-Fi devices sensitive
Discover and connect to nearby Wi-Fi devices.
Read calendar sensitive
Read the user's calendar data.
Read call log sensitive
Read the user's call log.
Read SMS sensitive
Read SMS messages.
Read phone state sensitive
Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.
Microphone sensitive
Record audio from the microphone.
Send SMS sensitive
Send SMS messages.
Modify calendar sensitive
Add, modify, or remove calendar events.
Write storage sensitive
Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.
Camera sensitive
Take pictures and record video.
Capture audio output sensitive
Capture audio output (system / privileged apps only).
START ACTIVITIES FROM BACKGROUND restricted
Answer phone calls sensitive
Answer an incoming phone call.
Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive
Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.
Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive
Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.
Post notifications sensitive
Post notifications to the system.
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.permission.FINISH GEL ACTIVITY standard
com.google.android.libraries.search.account.ACCOUNT SWITCH PERMISSION standard
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.permission.C2D MESSAGE standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.android.browser.permission.READ HISTORY BOOKMARKS standard
com.android.browser.permission.WRITE HISTORY BOOKMARKS standard
Network state standard
Read connectivity information.
Internet access standard
Open network sockets.
com.google.android.launcher.permission.CONTENT REDIRECT standard
com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.google.android.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
com.google.android.launcher.permission.RECEIVE LAUNCH BROADCASTS standard
com.google.android.launcher.permission.RECEIVE FIRST LOAD BROADCAST standard
Use account credentials standard
Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.
Manage accounts standard
Manage accounts in the AccountManager.
Modify system settings standard
Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.
com.google.android.providers.settings.permission.READ GSETTINGS standard
com.google.android.providers.settings.permission.WRITE GSETTINGS standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
com.google.android.voicesearch.SHORTCUTS ACCESS standard
com.google.android.voicesearch.ACCESS SETTINGS standard
com.android.browser.permission.PRELOAD standard
com.google.android.ears.permission.WRITE standard
Send sticky broadcast standard
Send sticky broadcasts.
MEDIA CONTENT CONTROL standard
INTERACT ACROSS USERS standard
INTERACT ACROSS PROFILES standard
Foreground service standard
Run a foreground service.
Foreground service: media playback standard
Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.
Foreground service: data sync standard
Required for foreground services of type dataSync.
Foreground service: connected device standard
Required for foreground services of type connectedDevice.
Foreground service: microphone standard
Required for foreground services of type microphone.
Foreground service: camera standard
Required for foreground services of type camera.
Foreground service: screen capture standard
Required for foreground services of type mediaProjection.
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.permission.PAUSE HOTWORD standard
GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
Wi-Fi state standard
Read Wi-Fi connection information.
Do Not Disturb access standard
Read and write Do Not Disturb policy. User toggles in settings for full control.
Change Wi-Fi state standard
Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard
Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.
Change network state standard
Change network connectivity state.
Run at startup standard
Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.
Wake lock standard
Keep the device awake.
com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY RECOGNITION standard
com.google.googlenav.friend.permission.OPT IN standard
com.google.android.apps.maps.permission.PREFETCH standard
com.google.android.apps.maps.permission.TIMELINE POST VISIT BADGE standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.dev.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.dogfood.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.fishfood.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.qp.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.maps.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
Bluetooth (legacy) standard
Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.
Modify audio settings standard
Modify global audio settings.
READ ASSISTANT APP SEARCH DATA standard
Read sync settings standard
Read account sync settings.
Vibrate standard
Control the vibrator.
Get running tasks standard
Read information about currently running tasks.
Set alarm clock standard
Broadcast an intent to set an alarm in the user's alarm clock app.
com.google.android.apps.googlevoice.permission.AUTO SEND standard
com.google.android.gm.permission.AUTO SEND standard
com.google.android.gm.permission.READ GMAIL standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.cp standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH standard
com.google.android.hangouts.START HANGOUT standard
com.google.android.voicesearch.AUDIO FILE ACCESS standard
DOWNLOAD WITHOUT NOTIFICATION standard
MANAGE VOICE KEYPHRASES standard
MANAGE SOUND TRIGGER standard
SOUND TRIGGER RUN IN BATTERY SAVER standard
com.android.chrome.PRERENDER URL standard
CAPTURE AUDIO HOTWORD standard
MANAGE HOTWORD DETECTION standard
STOP APP SWITCHES standard
Set wallpaper standard
Change the system wallpaper.
Set wallpaper hints standard
Set wallpaper size hints.
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Fingerprint authentication standard
Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.
Wi-Fi multicast standard
Receive Wi-Fi multicast packets.
Display over other apps standard
Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.
SYSTEM APPLICATION OVERLAY standard
SET MEDIA KEY LISTENER standard
SET VOLUME KEY LONG PRESS LISTENER standard
Usage access standard
Collect app usage statistics. Granted from system settings.
com.google.android.deskclock.permission.RECEIVE ALERT BROADCASTS standard
com.google.android.apps.gsa.nga.permissions.EDIT PREFERENCES standard
NFC standard
Perform I/O over NFC.
com.google.android.finsky.permission.DSE standard
Expand status bar standard
Expand or collapse the status bar.
Query all installed apps standard
Query all installed apps regardless of manifest declarations. Restricted by Play policy.
CONTROL INCALL EXPERIENCE standard
ENTER CAR MODE PRIORITIZED standard
WRITE APN SETTINGS standard
com.android.chrome.permission.TRANSLATE standard
Schedule exact alarms standard
Schedule alarms that fire at an exact time. Granted from system settings; denied by default on Android 13+.
SUBSTITUTE SHARE TARGET APP NAME AND ICON standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
SUBSCRIBE TO KEYGUARD LOCKED STATE standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
com.google.android.setupwizard.SETUP COMPAT SERVICE standard
EXECUTE APP ACTION standard
EXECUTE APP FUNCTIONS standard
com.google.android.calendar.permission.SEND REMOTE METRICS standard
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
com.samsung.android.app.tips.permission.USE INTENT SERVICE standard
CAPTURE MEDIA OUTPUT standard
MODIFY AUDIO ROUTING standard
In-app billing standard
Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.
com.google.android.apps.aicore.service.BIND SERVICE standard
androidx.car.app.ACCESS SURFACE standard
DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
ACCESS COMPUTER CONTROL standard
MANAGE ASSISTANT AUDIO standard
POST PROMOTED NOTIFICATIONS standard
Reorder tasks standard
Move tasks within the back stack.
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