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Google Pixel 3 / 3 XL - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-01 07:49:48.514

Google Pixel 3 / 3 XL - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Pixel 3 / 3 XL on or off.
  • Downloaded apps designed for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and up 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
    Apps
    .
  3. Tap
    See all 'xx' apps
    , then select an app.
  4. Tap
    Permissions
    .
  5. Tap the appropriate permission type to modify (e.g., Contacts, Microphone, Location, etc.).
  6. From the selected permission, tap any of the available apps (e.g., Google Play Services, My Verizon, etc.) then select Allow or Don't allow.
    The image below is an example.
    App Permissions Screen
  7. If selecting 'Don't allow', from the 'If you deny this permission...' prompt, select 'Cancel' or Don't allow anyway'.
    App Permissions Screen