Samsung Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23 Ultra - Turn App Permissions On / Off
Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23+ / Galaxy S23 Ultra 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.
- From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
- Navigate:.SettingsApps
- Locate then select the appropriate app.If system apps aren't visible:
- Tap theFilter and sort icon
.
- Tap theShow system apps switchto turn on
.
- If available, tapPermissions.
- To allow an app permission:
- From the 'Not allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
- Tap the preferred option:Permissions vary by app.
- Allow
- Allow only while using this app.
- Tap theBack icon
(upper-left) to return to App permissions.
- To deny an app permission:
- From the 'Allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
- TapDon't allow.
