Just wondering what permissions Google Play needs to function properly. I want to give it as few as possible but are there any that it NEEDS to allow apps to function properly?
Thanks
Just wondering what permissions Google Play needs to function properly. I want to give it as few as possible but are there any that it NEEDS to allow apps to function properly?
Thanks
Best to take a look at the website here: https://grapheneos.org/usage#sandboxed-google-play-configuration
Different setups would need different permissions, so maybe this short list off the top of my head of what different permissions enable Google Play Services to do.
I've never needed to grant any of the other permissions, so not sure what they could be used for other than giving Google unrestricted access to our personal information.
I have the followings allowed for Google Play Services:
Google Play Store:
I think, if you are not syncing contacts to Google, Contacts permission can be revoked
MBoJaLhV do you know what gets beamed back to Google?
I have no clue, but I usually just assume any app would just use any and all data that they can to turn a profit, and Google is probably the worst one out there. So, for example, if you give them access to location, I'd expect they hold on to that data.
f13a-6c3a I also allow "nearby devices" permission due to the Samsung Watch4 can't be paired without provide it.