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Google Pixel 4a - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-22 21:07:18.571

Google Pixel 4a - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Pixel 4a 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
    .
  6. Tap the appropriate permission type to modify (e.g., Body Sensors, Microphone, Location, etc.).
  7. From the selected permission, tap one of the available options:
    The image below is an example.
    • Allow only while using the app
    • Allow
    • Ask every time
    • Don't allow
    App Permissions Screen
  8. If selecting 'Don't allow', from the 'If you deny this permission...' prompt, tap 'Cancel' or 'Don't allow anyway'.