How to Automatically Reset Permissions for Unused Apps On Android – Guide
Android 11 introduced a new privacy feature which removes permissions for “unused apps” that have not been opened for some time. Google will automatically reverse this feature for older phones and tablets via Play Services in the coming months. Android 11 (and newer) can automatically remove “unused apps” permissions to restrict access to sensitive personal data such as location, camera contacts, files, microphone and phone. This doesn’t affect daily usage as you don’t need to use an app for at least three months before Android automatically removes the permissions. Google is now resetting permissions on “billions more devices” running Android 6.0 Marshmallow through Android 10. This is possible thanks to Google Play services.
Android 11 (API level 30) and higher will have automatic resets enabled by default. If an app is not targeting API level 23 or 29, it will need to be manually reset. Additionally, Google will make cross-platform APIs available for auto-resetting with Jetpack Core 1.7.0 next month.
How to automatically revoke permissions for unused Android apps
Settings on your Android smartphone or tablet lets you customize how your device behaves. You can find it in the app drawer or by tapping the gear icon in the notification panel.
Notifications are a way for you to get alerts about new apps and changes to your account. You can get notifications for any app that you use on your phone, including the ones that you have installed from the App Store.
See all apps on your device.
If you want to revoke the permissions for an app after a few months of non-use, you can do so by tapping on the “Permissions” option.
If you don’t use the app, turn off the permission so it doesn’t hog resources. ..
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