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Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-15 07:52:05.187

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e on or off.
  • Turning off certain permissions may result in basic features no longer working as intended.
  • Downloaded apps designed for Android™ only ask for permission the first time you use a feature rather than asking for permissions out of context.
  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 apps aren't visible:
    1. Tap the
      Filter and sort icon Filter and sort icon
      .
    2. Tap the
      Show system apps switch
       to turn on Switch on icon.
    3. Ensure All is selected in the 'Filter by' section.
      Selected when blue dot appears.
  4. If available, tap
    Permissions
     then do the following:
    • To allow an app permission:
      1. From the 'Denied' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      2. Tap an option other than deny (e.g., 'Ask every time' or 'Allow only while using the app'.
      3. Tap the
        Back icon
         Left arrow icon (upper-left) to return to the 'App permissions' screen.
    • To deny an app permission:
      1. From the 'Allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      2. Tap
        Deny
        .
      3. If prompted, review message then tap
        Deny anyway
         to confirm.