Google removes apps that are found to violate these policies. Additional app security on Google PlayĪpps on Google Play must also follow Google Play's policies. You won't need to manually approve individual permissions updates that belong to a permissions group you've already accepted. Once you've allowed an app to access a permissions group, the app may use any of the individual permissions that are part of that group. If you want to see the full list of permissions an app can access on your device, follow the instructions under 'See all permissions for a specific app' below. You'll see the most important permission groups on every download screen. This information can help you decide whether you want to install the app. Google Play shows you which permission groups an app will be able to access. Review permissions on app download screens Then, tap System About phone or About tablet. Tip: To find which version of Android your device uses, open your device's Settings app. Before you download an app on Google Play (on devices running up to Android 5.1), you may need to give the app permission to access specific capabilities or information on your device, known as permission groups.
