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Google Pixel 4a 5G UW - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-15 12:26:34.318

Google Pixel 4a 5G UW - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Google Pixel 4a 5G UW on or off.
  • Downloaded apps designed for Android™ only ask for permission the first time you use a feature rather than asking for permissions out of context.
  • Turning off certain permissions may result in basic features no longer working as intended.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings app icon
    Apps
    .
  3. Tap
    'See all xx apps'
    .
  4. Select the desired app.
  5. Tap
    Permissions
    then do any of the following:
    • To allow an app permission:
      1. From the 'Not allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      2. Tap the approriate 'Allow' option (e.g., Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, etc.)
      3. Tap the
        Back icon
        Back arrow icon (upper-left) to return to App permissions.
    • To deny an app permission:
      1. From the 'Allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      2. Tap
        Don't allow
        .
      3. If prompted, review the confirmation message then tap
        Don't allow anyway
        .
      4. Tap the
        Back icon
        Back arrow icon (upper-left) to return to App permissions.