You can manage what features apps can access on your device by following step-by-step instructions provided directly by Google. These steps let you update permissions for individual apps or by permission type.
What it does
Google explains that you can allow some apps to use various features on your device, such as your camera or contacts list. An app will send a notification to ask for permission to use features on your device, which you can Allow or Deny.
Before you start
Google notes that on Pixel phone, some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up.
Steps
Step 1: On your device, open the Settings app.
Step 2: Tap Apps.
Step 3: Tap the app you want to change. If you can't find it, tap See all apps. Then, choose your app.
Step 4: Tap Permissions.
Step 5: If you allowed or denied any permissions for the app, you’ll find them here.
Step 6: To change a permission setting, tap it, then choose Allow or Don't allow.
What the company says
Google notes that for location, camera, and microphone permissions, you may be able to choose options such as Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, or Don't allow, while All the time is for location only.
What to do
- Open Settings, tap Apps, select the app, tap Permissions, and choose Allow or Don't allow.
Key facts and where they come from
- On your device, open the Settings app.
On your device, open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps.
Tap Apps.
- On Pixel phone, some steps work only on Android 11 and up.
On Pixel phone, some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up.