Use Permission manager to see which apps can access location, camera, microphone, contacts and other sensitive data, then remove access that is not needed.
Steps
- Open Settings, Security and privacy
- Choose Permission manager or Privacy dashboard
- Review each sensitive permission
- Remove unnecessary access and test the affected apps
Check the result
Test the change before moving on. Android menu names vary across Google
Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, Motorola, OnePlus and other phones, and a carrier or
work profile can also restrict a setting. Use Settings search when a label is
different and check the support page for the exact model before erasing data,
resetting connections or changing an account.
Privacy and safety
Read every confirmation screen, keep a current backup and grant only the
permissions the task requires. Stop if the phone becomes unusually hot, shows
physical battery damage or asks for a password or payment on an unexpected
site.
Official reference
Google Android Help is the
baseline reference; the phone maker and carrier may document additional steps.
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