Do you know how to manage app permissions on your iPhone?

Do you know how to manage app permissions on your iPhone?

  If you've just moved from Android to iOS, and you still don't know how to manage app permissions on your iPhone, in this article we'll go over the basics of configuring it.  This is the key to your security and privacy.  In addition to the app's default settings and permissions, you can set your preferences.

  Not many people know how it works, but every time you install an app on your iPhone, it asks you for certain permissions that allow it to do things or not, or access or not access parts like the camera, location, and microphone.  The more permissions you give apps, the more data and information they will collect.

  Naturally, these permissions are usually requested one by one, but once they are granted, they are enabled.  It is then advisable to analyze the permissions granted and evaluate whether you still agree with them.

  Manage app permissions on iPhone before installing them

  You can - and should - evaluate the permissions that apps request before proceeding with their installation.  Apps will necessarily tell you what data they collect and what use you will make of it.

In fact, you can see the permissions and use them on the app's page in the App Store.  We recommend reading the full list of permissions, so you can get an idea of ​​how much these apps have access to your information.  If you're not comfortable with permissions, general or specific, it's best not to install them.  Another option is to install it but without giving it all the permissions it requests.  But in this case, a malfunction may occur.

  In fact, the developers will immediately explain to you why they ask for these permissions and what happens if you don't grant them.  In most applications, denying some required permissions will result in erratic operation.  However, some of them will not work completely.  You should evaluate whether you are prioritizing your security or the application.

  If you prioritize the app and proceed with its installation, it will ask you for permissions during this procedure.

  There are applications that inevitably require certain permissions.  Google Maps doesn't work properly unless you grant it access to your location.  Nor Uber.  You see, sometimes you'll have to give up your security or privacy in exchange for being able to enjoy some of the most useful iPhone apps.  You can probably deny them some other permissions, but if you deny them basic permissions they won't be able to help you much.

How do you see the permissions requested by an app in the App Store?

  On the app page in the App Store, scroll to the bottom.  Go to Privacy and View Details for full summaries of the permissions it will request if you install it.  We warned you that some of them may not appear, but almost all of them do.  They tend to be camera, location, and/or microphone related.

  Manage app permissions on iPhone after installing them

  To view and manage permissions for each of the apps on your iPhone, you must go to Settings.  Scroll down to the app you intend to delve into, and you'll see the permissions - granted or not.  Tap any of the permissions to change your settings regarding that app.

  Alternatively, go to Privacy & Security in Settings.  You will see a list of permissions for photos, contacts, etc.  Click on the mobile section you're interested in to see which apps have permissions.  Deny or enable it.

  Thus, you can manage the permissions of apps on your iPhone from the Apps or from the smartphone sections.

  What about apps with "partial" permissions?  🤔

  Some permissions are simply not enabled or disabled.  There are apps with "partial" permissions.  Many of them have partial permissions for images.  They cannot access all the photos and videos but only one or two folders of them.  For example, you can give Instagram permission to access photos in your camera but not photos in other folders.  There is no need to give access to all your photos to almost any app.

  Don't have time to manage it?  You can reset all app permissions on iPhone in seconds.

  The site is a unique statement

  And there's something else you should know when managing app permissions on your iPhone: Location-related permissions aren't exactly the same as other permissions.  They are unique permissions, much more important.

  Click Location Services at the top of the Privacy and Security screen

  There you will see a list of apps and the current status of their location permission (you will notice that they have arrows. Gray arrows mean they accessed your location that day. Purple arrows mean they did so recently)

  You can select any app to change its access to your location (options are Never, Ask Next Time or When Sharing, and While Using the App. You must select one)

  Finally, it's worth noting that some apps — like Maps and Weather — add another Always option.  That is, they will be able to access your site even if they are running in the background.  Remember, you don't need to close background apps, so just let them run.

  Are you one of those who grant all permissions without looking, or do you stop at each one specifically?