How to Customize Android Privacy Dashboard Permissions

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Navigate to the Privacy Dashboard

   Open the Settings app on your device. Scroll down and tap Privacy, then select Privacy Dashboard to view the 24-hour summary of app activity.

2. 1 min

   Identify active data usage

   Review the timeline on the dashboard to see which apps have accessed location, camera, or microphone permissions recently. Tap on a specific permission category to see a chronological list of every application that utilized that sensor.

   Note: Look for unexpected app activity during hours you were not using the device.
3. 1 min

   Manage permission settings

   Tap on any specific app within the dashboard to view its permission history. Select Manage permission to be redirected to the App Info screen for that specific application.

4. 1 min

   Revoke sensitive access

   In the App Info menu, tap Permissions. Toggle the access for sensitive sensors such as Camera, Microphone, or Location to Don't allow to immediately prevent the application from using these resources.

   Note: For location services, consider selecting Only while using the app instead of total denial.
5. 30 sec

   Review the Permission Manager

   Return to the main Privacy menu and select Permission Manager. This provides a global view of all permissions, allowing you to see every app with access to a specific service like Contacts or Call Logs simultaneously.

   Note: Use this to perform bulk cleanup of apps that no longer require sensitive data access.