Google Play Protect Will Now Automatically Delete Unneeded App Permissions

Google's Play Protect program will now automatically remove unneeded permissions from Android applications that users haven't used in a while, according to a new update accompanied by an email. 
SIA Team
April 4, 2022

Google’s Play Protect program will now automatically remove unneeded permissions from Android applications that users haven’t used in a while, according to a new update accompanied by an email. 

Previously, users had to go into each app’s permissions and individually turn off the camera, microphone, storage, contacts, and phone that the developer could access on your device to get the full experience they intended.

This updated automation is now compatible with Android versions 10 and lower. Also, users can choose which apps keep their permission access and aren’t deleted by Play Protect, but they can also be notified when a reset occurs.

Additionally, developers can mark their software as Play Protect-protected. Any developer who does this will be excluded from the auto permission reset feature, and the permissions you gave it upon installation will remain active even if users don’t access it for a long time. Some apps require constant access to items due to their primary role is to operate in the background rather than being opened and explored.

Users can also go to the Google Play Store and touch their profile image in the upper right corner to view which apps and games have particular rights enabled and clear them. Then, in the Removing permissions for unneeded apps section, tap Play Protect and then Removing permissions for unused apps.