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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-22 19:07:28.566

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy S10 5G 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 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. Locate then select the appropriate app.
    If system apps aren't visible:
    1. Tap the
      Filter and sort icon
       Filter and sort icon.
    2. Tap the
      Show system apps switch
       to turn on Switch on icon.
  4. If available, tap
    Permissions
    • To allow an app permission:
      1. From the 'Not allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      2. Tap the preferred option:
        Permissions vary by app.
        • Allow
        • Allow only while using this app.
      3. Tap the
        Back icon
         Left 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
        .