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Samsung Galaxy A02s - Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-06 03:17:12.509

Samsung Galaxy A02s - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy A02s 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 or down 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, tap the
    Filter and sort icon
    Menu icon (upper-right) then tap
    Show system apps
    to turn on Switch on.
  4. If available, tap
    Permissions
    (App settings section).
    • To allow an app permission:
      1. From the 'Not allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      2. Tap one of the following:
        Options may vary depending on the app.
        • Allow
        • Allow only while using the app
        • Ask every time
      3. Tap the
        Back icon
        Back 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
        Don't allow
        .