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DigitalReview location permissions
Apps have only the location access you actually need.
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Apps have only the location access you actually need.
Apps have only the location access you actually need.
Who this is for
Users of location-aware apps; check safety-feature implications before disabling.
Why this matters
Location sharing matches what you need an app to do.
How to do it
Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.
- Open the list of apps with location access.
- Compare background access with actual use and restrict what is unnecessary.
- Test required maps or services and review permissions again.
Evidence and references
- OtherChange app permissions on Android(Opens in a new tab)GoogleCamera, microphone and location permissions can be limited per app. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05
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