What does Android's "app authority" mean?

You can select your favorite terminal from a wide variety of candidates, and you can customize it, which is the charm and strength of Android.However, on the other hand, it is often pointed out that it is difficult to understand.In this corner, I will explain such "I do not know this of Android" in an easy -to -understand manner.This time, I will answer the question, "What does Android's" app authority "mean?"

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"App authority" in the Android OS means "which function/information can be accessed on the terminal".The authority is divided into multiple genres such as "camera", "microphone", and "location information", and is set when installing the app from Google Play.Since the app cannot perform non -genres other than genres with authority, it has the effect of stopping the damage caused by the annoying app/malware.

For example, an app that has a function related to photography/video shooting requires the authority of the camera.Similarly, recording and voice calling apps require "microphone", and apps with maps/navigation functions require "location information" to know the current location.From a security perspective, including the safety of the system and the security of personal information, the Android OS is designed to work only within the given permissions, regardless of whether it is a system standard or third party.

But you should not give many authority to the app.For example, an app with the authority of "contact information" can freely obtain the name of the person registered in the contact application, and if any problem occurs, there is a risk of personal information leakage.The author should not give authority for apps that are not clearly explained why the authority is needed, regardless of "contact".

The author's authority can be confirmed by opening the screen in the order of "Settings" → "Apps and Notifications" → "App authority".It is displayed as "permit 4/12 apps" for each genre, but in this case, it means that the 12 apps have functions related to the authority and have the authority to four apps.increase.Check regularly if you really need the authority given to the app.