How to Manage App Permissions on Samsung Galaxy (Location, Camera, Mic)

Managing app permissions on your Samsung Galaxy ensures apps only access what they truly need — protecting your privacy and improving security.

View All App Permissions

1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Permission Manager.
2. Tap a permission type (Location, Camera, Microphone, Contacts, etc.).
3. See which apps have access and at what level.

Permission Levels for Location

• Allow all the time — app tracks location in background (GPS)
• Allow only while using app — location only during active use
• Ask every time — prompted each time
• Don't allow — no location access

How to Change an App's Permission

1. Go to Settings → Apps → [App Name] → Permissions.
2. Tap the permission you want to change.
3. Select the appropriate access level.

Recommended Permission Settings

One UI 6+ Privacy Dashboard

Go to Settings → Privacy → Privacy Dashboard for a timeline of which apps accessed which permissions over the last 24 hours — a powerful audit tool.