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2025-05-14 21:06:37.442

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy Z Fold5 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:
    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. From the 'Filter by' section, tap
      All
      .
      Selected when a circle is present.
    4. Tap
      OK
      .
  4. If available, tap
    Permissions
     (Privacy section) then do any of the following:
    • To allow an app permission:
      1. From the 'Not allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
      2. Tap
        Allow
        .
      3. Tap the
        Back arrow 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
        .