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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-15 09:01:18.911

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy Tab A (8.0) 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. If available, ensure All is selected (upper-left).
    If necessary, tap the
    Dropdown icon
     (upper-left) then select
    All
    .
  4. Locate then select the appropriate app.
    If system apps aren't visible, navigate:
    Menu icon Menu icon
    Show system apps
    .
  5. If available, tap
    Permissions
     (App settings section).
    • To allow an app permission:
      1. From the 'Denied' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      2. Tap
        Allow only while using this app
        .
      3. Tap the
        left arrow 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
        Deny
        .