One of the main attractions for Android users is the level of control it gives them over their devices. App permissions control which apps can access which features and hardware and when they can access it. Generally speaking, you’re likely to encounter an app asking you for permissions to access your camera, local files and images, location, and microphone, but there are a number of additional permissions you might get prompted for, including things like NFC sensors and being able to run in the background.
As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to only allow apps to access the bare minimum. This helps limit data collection and unnecessary device access by overreaching apps. Some permissions allow for more granular control over access. Location permissions, for example, allow you to decide whether you want the app to have access to accurate or approximate data and allow you to enable location access when the app is in the foreground only.
One thing you can do to improve your device security is to allow Android to remove app permissions when the app is not used. The option you need to enable in Settings is “Pause app activity if unused,” and you can find it under “Unused app settings,” in the “Apps” settings page.
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