How to change app permissions on Android Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. How to change app permissions on Android By Millie Davis-Williams published 8 July 2022 Here's how to change app permissions on Android, so you can take control of your privacy (Image credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock) Knowing how to change app permissions on Android becomes a pretty important skill if you're concerned about privacy. Even best Android apps can have pretty wide ranging access to your phone's features and data, so it helps to be in control of exactly what they can use. Once you've loaded up your phone with apps, you might notice that they require access to all sorts of permissions that don't really seem necessary. You might not mind Pokémon Go being able to read your location (you've gotta catch 'em all somehow), but that's probably not the kind of information you want every app on your phone knowing. Luckily, it's easy to manage your app permissions once you know how. We'll go over the process step-by-step, so read on to find out how to change app permissions on Android. How to change app permissions on Android  1. Open the Settings app on your phone. Scroll down and select "Apps". (Image credit: Future) 2. Tap "App management". (Image credit: Future) 3. Tap the app you'd like to manage, then tap "Permissions". (Image credit: Future) 4. Tap the permission you'd like to manage. (Image credit: Future) 5. Finally, tap the icon to choose whether you'd like to allow or disallow the permission. (Image credit: Future) Alternatively: 1. Open the Settings app on your phone. Scroll down and select "Privacy". (Image credit: Future) 2. Tap "Permission Manager". (Image credit: Future) 3. Tap the permission icon that you'd like to manage. (Image credit: Future) 4. All the apps using the permission you've selected will be displayed. Tap the app you'd like to manage. (Image credit: Future) 5. Tap the icon to allow or disallow the permission. (Image credit: Future) And that's it! You can now take control of your apps and make sure they're not accessing information you don't want them to see. If you need more help with your Android phone, we have more tutorials that will come in handy. Check out how to create a Password manager shortcut on Android, how to take a screenshot on Android, how to enable Secure Folder on Android and how to print from an Android phone or tablet. Device running too slow? Here's how to speed up your Android phone or tablet. Today's best Google Pixel 6 Pro dealsPlansUnlockedGet $50 off this p... 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Millie Davis-WilliamsMillie is a Deals writer at Tom's Guide covering the latest tech news and specializing in deals content and how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices and headphones to games and software. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art. Topics Android Smartphones See all comments (0) No comments yet Comment from the forums MOST READMOST SHARED1The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is so good I wish I'd ditched the Joy-Cons years ago2Vampire Survivors is the top game on Steam - here's why3Do horse chestnuts keep spiders away? Here's the answer4Upgrade PlayStation Plus to play hundreds of games - here's how5How to rake leaves the easy way - 7 tips and tricks1The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is so good I wish I'd ditched the Joy-Cons years ago2Vampire Survivors is the top game on Steam - here's why3Do horse chestnuts keep spiders away? 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