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2025-05-16 12:18:57.621

Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Pixel 8 / 8 Pro on or off.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap
    Apps
    .
  3. Tap
    See all 'xx' apps
    .
  4. Tap the appropriate app.
  5. Tap
    Permissions
    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 the approriate 'Allow' option (e.g., Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, etc.)
      3. Tap the
        Back icon
        Back arrow icon 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
        .
      3. If prompted, review the confirmation message then tap
        Don't allow anyway
        .
      4. Tap the
        Back icon
        Back arrow icon to return to App permissions.