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Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-22 22:07:17.839

Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy S9 / S9+ on or off.
  • Downloaded apps designed for Android™ 6.0 (Marshmallow) and up 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 or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Apps
    .
  3. Ensure All is selected (upper-left).
    If necessary, tap the
    Dropdown icon Dropdown icon
    (upper-left) then select
    All
    .
  4. Locate then select the appropriate app.
    If system apps aren't visible, tap the
    Menu icon Menu icon
    Show system apps
    .
  5. From the 'App settings' section, perform one of the following:
    • To allow an app permission:
      1. If available, tap
        Permissions
        .
      2. From the 'Denied' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      3. Tap
        Allow
        .
      4. Tap the
        left arrow icon Left arrow icon
        (upper-left) to return to App permissions.
    • To deny an app permission:
      1. Tap
        Permissions
        .
      2. From the 'Allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      3. Tap
        Deny
        .