Android permissions are special privileges that apps must ask for your approval to use when they want to access sensitive information on your phone. Our phones contain so much personal data that it makes sense to limit this access.

What are dangerous permissions in Android?

Dangerous permissions are permissions which could potentially affect the user’s privacy or the device’s operation. The user must explicitly agree to grant those permissions. These include accessing the camera, contacts, location, microphone, sensors, SMS, and storage.

What is Android phone permissions?

Phone – access your phone number and network info. Required for making calls and VoIP, voicemail, call redirect, and editing call logs. SMS – read, receive, and send MMS and SMS messages. Storage – read and write files to your phone’s internal and external storage.