Permission to read phone state is necessary to make calls. If the app doesn’t have this permission, it can’t call your phone.
You gotta know
When you make a phone call, your phone automatically asks for your permission to use your phone state (for example, if you’re in a meeting, you might not want the call to be answered). If you don’t want your phone to use your phone state, you can say no by pressing the button on the side of your phone.
How Do I Turn on State Permissions on My Phone
On your phone, open the Settings app.
Tap Apps.
Tap the app you want to change. If you can’t find it, tap See all apps.
Tap Permissions.
If you allowed or denied any permissions for the app, you’ll find them here.
To change a permission setting, tap it, then choose Allow or Don’t allow.
If you want to allow a app to access your location, you’ll need to tap the permit button and choose Allow.
If you want to allow a app to send messages, you’ll need to tap the permit button and choose Allow.
If you want to allow a app to access your photos, you’ll need to tap the permit button and choose Allow.
Why Do Android Apps Need to Read Phone State and Identity
Android apps need this permission to access the phone features, like the phone number and device IDs. This lets the app know whether a call is active and which number is connected by a call.
Why Do Apps Need Nearby Devices Permission
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Apps need to be able to find nearby devices in order to function.
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This permission allows apps to connect to and determine their relative position.
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This permission is part of a push from Google to encourage data minimization.
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This permission is needed for some apps, but not all.
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Some people might not want their apps to access their nearby devices.
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Parents can decide if their children’s apps can access their nearby devices.
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Apps need permission to find and connect to nearby devices, but users can always opt out if they want.
Can an App Access My Contacts if Uninstalled
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Apps cannot access your contacts if you uninstall them.
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The company that deployed the app will still have whatever information you gave them through the app before deleting it.
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If you delete an app from your phone, the app no longer has access to your personal information.
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You can still see any data the app gathered from your contacts if you open the app and log in.
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If you want to completely delete an app, you can go to the App Store and delete it there.
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If you delete an app from your phone and don’t log out of the app, the app can still access your location and data that it gathered while you were using it.
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You can delete specific data the app collected from your contacts by going to the App Store and deleting the app’s data file.
Why Do Apps Need Access to My Photos and Media Files
Apps need access to your photos and media files because they need to use them for one function or another. For example, an app might need access to your photos to create a collage or to use as a background for a video. The app might also need access to your media files to play music or to view photos.
Before you allow an app to access your photos or media files, you should be sure that the app is legitimate and that it will use the data appropriately. You can read the app’s privacy policy to learn more about how the app will use your data.
What Permissions Should I Allow Whatsapp
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Check the app’s permissions to disable anything you don’t use.
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In your phone settings, look for permissions for whatsapp.
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Disable any permissions you don’t need.
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Enjoy the app!
What Does It Mean to Remove Permissions if App Isnt Used
When an app is not being used, the permissions associated with it can be removed by toggling the “Remove Permissions If App Isn’t Used” setting at the bottom of the page. This will stop the app from accessing any data modules or sensors it is not allowed to access. This can be useful if the app is not being used for a period of time and the user wants their phone or tablet to stop relying on it.
To sum it up
If an app doesn’t have permission to read your phone state, it can’t make calls. Keep this in mind if you’re considering downloading an app that you don’t know much about.
