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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Turn App Permissions On / Off

2026-10-10 14:27:50.505

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Turn App Permissions On / Off

Apps installed on your Galaxy A16 5G may request access to certain device features. You can review and change these permissions any time to suit your needs.

Before you begin

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.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Apps
    .
  3. Locate then select the appropriate app.
  4. If available, 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 preferred option:
        • Allow
        • Ask every time
        • Allow only while using the app.
      3. If prompted, review the info then tap
        Confirm
        .
      4. Tap the
        Back arrrow 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 info then tap
        Confirm
        .