What when Permissions are asked?
Most of android users just click "accept" or "OK" when a app asks permissions.
Some permissions are Legible.
But some Third party apps asks some permissions which are not necessary for them for eg. a gallery app may ask your permission for tracking your location.
Many users may click accept. but then that app takes track of wherever you go. This might sound creepy but this happens with most of the third party apps.
Unfortunately not everyone have the knowlwdge of app permissions.
so, dont simply press "agree" button. Read it.
What should you do about it?
You should start reading briefly about the app permissions while installing it and then you may download some apps for managing privacy where there is a doubt of privacy risk.
You can find a bunch of permission managers in the Play Store, many confusingly called App Ops or some variant. If you’re rooted then check out X Privacy Installer for smart protection that won’t make the apps fail.The bottom line is that most developers are asking for permissions because of some function or feature in the app and the request is legitimate.Unfortunately it’s not always easy for the average person to tell the difference. If you’re concerned, then make sure you read the permissions and the privacy policy. There’s no substitute for doing a little digging to see what you can uncover. If you routinely download apps from outside the Play Store then you really can’t afford to ignore permissions.
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You can find a bunch of permission managers in the Play Store, many confusingly called App Ops or some variant. If you’re rooted then check out X Privacy Installer for smart protection that won’t make the apps fail.The bottom line is that most developers are asking for permissions because of some function or feature in the app and the request is legitimate.Unfortunately it’s not always easy for the average person to tell the difference. If you’re concerned, then make sure you read the permissions and the privacy policy. There’s no substitute for doing a little digging to see what you can uncover. If you routinely download apps from outside the Play Store then you really can’t afford to ignore permissions.
For Queries and Q&Ans :-
techkyjerry@gmail.com
Tell us what you think. Do you read app permissions before every install? Are you worried about leaking personal info? Do you care about?
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