Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G - Turn App Permissions On / Off
Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G 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.
To turn permissions on or off for installed apps:
- Open theSettings app.
- Tap .
- Locate then select the appropriate app.If system apps aren't visible, tap theFilter and sort icon
then tap
Show system appsto turn on. - If available, tapPermissionsthen do one of the following:
- To allow an app permission:
- From the 'Not allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
- Tap 'Allow only while using the app' or 'Ask every time'.Some permissions may only display 'Allow' or 'Don't allow'.
- Tap theBack icon
(at the top) to return to the App info screen.
- To deny an app permission:
- From the 'Allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
- TapDon't allow.
- If prompted, review the confirmation message then tapDon't allow anyway.