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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-22 17:08:31.853

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy Z Flip5 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 from the center of the display to access the Apps screen.
  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
      Show system apps
      to turn on Switch on.
  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
        Back 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
        .