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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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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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pair with Bluetooth devices
Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
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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.
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take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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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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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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disable your screen lock
Allows the app to disable the keylock and any associated password security. For example, the phone disables the keylock when receiving an incoming phone call, then re-enables the keylock when the call is finished.
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find accounts on the device
Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
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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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change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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reroute outgoing calls
Allows the app to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.
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read call log
This app can read your call history.
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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 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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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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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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record audio
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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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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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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write call log
Allows the app to modify your phone's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. Malicious apps may use this to erase or modify your call log.
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modify your contacts
Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
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modify system settings
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
