how to change app permissions android

To change app permissions on Android, open Settings , go to Apps (or Apps & notifications), choose the app, tap Permissions , then toggle each permission to Allow or Don’t allow.

Basic steps (most phones)

• Open Settings on your Android phone.

• Tap Apps (on some phones: Apps & notifications or Application manager).

• Tap See all apps if needed, then select the app whose permissions you want to change.

• Tap Permissions.

• Tap a permission type (like Camera, Location, Microphone), then choose Allow or Don’t allow.

On many recent Android versions, you may also see options like Allow only while using the app or Ask every time for sensitive permissions such as location or camera.

Change permissions by category

Many phones let you manage permissions by type (for example, see all apps that can use your camera).

• Open Settings → Privacy → Permission manager (wording may vary by device).

• Choose a category such as Location , Camera , Contacts , or Storage.

• Tap each app in the list and switch its access to Allow , Don’t allow , or similar options provided.

This view is handy if you want to quickly lock down one sensitive area, like location or microphone, across all apps.

Common permissions you’ll see

Modern Android lets you control several key permission groups:

• Location – Controls whether apps can see where you are.
• Camera & Microphone – Controls photo, video, and audio recording access.
• Contacts, Phone, SMS – Control access to your address book, call info, and text messages.
• Storage / Photos & media – Controls whether apps can read or save files on your device.
• Body sensors & activity – Used by fitness or health apps to track movement or biometric data.

If an app refuses to work after you tighten permissions, it may be because a required permission is blocked; you can return and re‑enable only what is strictly necessary.

Quick tips for safer usage

• Only grant permissions that make sense for what the app does (for example, a calculator should not need location or contacts).

• Use options like Ask every time when available for sensitive access such as camera or location.

• Periodically review permissions in Permission manager and revoke anything you no longer need.

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