Permissions determine what data or functionality is available to an app from Google Play. They can be configured when installing the program on a device running Android 6.0 and later. For example, sometimes apps request access to contacts or location information. You can also configure permissions after installation.

Advice. To find out your Android version, open your device settings and select About the phone, About the tablet or About the device.

New applications

Some apps from the Play Store require data access before installation. On a device running Android 6.0 or later, you can also adjust permissions while using the program.

Applications installed on the device

If you update an installed application, its permissions may change.

Automatic update

Applications for Android OS 6.0 and later versions. You don't need to confirm or provide permissions. The application will ask for them the first time it needs access to data or functionality.

Other applications. You do not need to grant permissions if you have done so previously. If the application requires additional rights, the system will prompt you to accept or reject the update.

To check for all new versions yourself, disable the auto-update feature. How to do this is described below.

How to disable auto-update

Select the appropriate instruction.

How to disable auto-update for an individual application

How to disable auto-update for all applications

Instant apps

You can allow or deny access to data or features while using the application. To view Instant App permissions, follow these steps:

Setting Permissions

You can change application permissions in your device settings. Please note that sometimes blocking them leads to errors in the program.

Note. If you use a Google Account for an education, government, or business organization, your administrator can control some permissions using the Device Policy app.

Installed application

Instant app

All installed applications with specific permissions How to check permissions of an application that is not working correctly

If you encounter errors in the application, follow the steps below.

Google has finally done it. Android 6.0 Marshmallow includes a new iOS style that adds permission management to Android apps. You can also manually revoke the permissions of any app - even those designed for older versions of Android.

You don't need root access, custom firmware, or upgrading to an iPhone to do this. This mobile operating system now comes with Android app permission management.

New Android app permission system

Android 6.0 apps will now ask for permission when they need it. For example, instead of giving permission to access the camera when you install an application, you will be asked to allow access to the camera the first time you launch the application.

You can manually manage app permissions, even if the apps were released for older versions of Android and they don't prompt for access when first launched.

Manage Android App Permissions

To do this, you will need Android 6.0 Marshmallow or a newer version on your device.

Open “Settings”, click on “Applications”, which is located in the “Device” section.

You will see a list of all applications installed on your Android device. Click on an application in the list to view more information. On the application information screen, you will see a “Permissions” option, which lists all the permissions that the application has access to. Click on "Permissions".

You can also quickly access app information by long-pressing an app icon and dragging it to the About app shortcut that appears at the top of the screen. This shortcut may not be available on some devices as manufacturers and carriers may use a different interface.

Let's get back to permissions. Various permissions will be displayed here, such as contacts, phone, SMS and others. Apps for older versions of Android will automatically receive all required permissions when installed, but you can turn off permissions if you wish.

If you disable any permission, a warning will appear stating that the app was designed for older versions of Android and disabling it may cause it to crash.

Older apps aren't designed for this feature, and they tend to just assume they have access to whatever features they need. In most cases, after disabling permissions, applications work stably. In some cases, disabling the permission may cause a crash, in which case simply enable the permission again. For example, if you disable camera permission for an app that is designed for photography, the app will no longer be able to take photos. You will not receive a message asking you to authorize the camera again. Therefore, Android permission management is a useful, but somewhat dangerous feature.

In any case, if after disabling the permission the application does not work as it should, then you can always return to this menu and grant the permission again.

You can also go to the menu, which is located in the upper right corner of this screen, and click “All permissions”. Here you can see all the permissions that are granted to the application. Android hides some permissions. As you can see, managing Android app permissions does not apply to all categories.

Keep in mind that when updating, the application may receive permission without asking you about it. For example, if some application can use contact reading and you allow the use of “Phone”, then after updating the application may receive permission to make phone calls, which could subsequently cost you lost money. Since making a phone call is part of the Phone permission, there will be no additional requests for permission to make calls. You can review what each permission means on Google's website.

View and manage Android permissions for all apps

To view and manage permissions for all apps at once, open Settings and go to Apps. In the upper right corner, click on the gear icon and click on “Application Permissions”.

You'll see a list of permissions and the number of apps that have access to those permissions. Categories include SMS, Calendar, Camera, Contacts, Location, Microphone, Body Sensors, Memory, Phone and some additional permissions.

To view apps that use a permission category, click on it. For example, to see which apps have access to your calendar data, tap Calendar. To prevent an app from accessing your calendar, turn it off on this screen.

When you disable permission, you will see a warning that the application was developed for older versions of Android.

As always, some steps and names may vary between devices. Manufacturers often change the interface of their devices, and some options may be in other places.

E-mail, despite the widespread use of various instant messengers and active communication between users via social networks, remains a popular function. To ensure constant access to your e-mail, you need to perform a number of simple steps from your mobile device.

Setting up the built-in email client

Xiaomi smartphones already have a built-in email client. To access it, log into the application and select the “Tools” section. Next, the following operations are performed sequentially:

1. Enter your address in the form that opens.
2. A password is written. By default, the system is configured for automatic authorization on Yandex and Mail. When using a Google account, you will be redirected to a page where you will need to re-enter all the information.

Types of mail server protocols

• POP3 is an obsolete type. With its help, shipments are sent from the service to the smartphone application. The disadvantage is that the created draft letter is not displayed either on the service’s website or in any other program;
• IMAP is the current option. Allows you to fully control the functions of the service.

Setting up Yandex, Mail and Google services

Some versions of the software require you to manually enter port numbers and server addresses. In this case, difficulties usually do not arise, since the numbers are entered the same for all resources, only the name of the portal itself changes.

For correct connection indicate:

• Incoming server. To do this, the name of the protocol service used is added to the address of your mailer in front, for example: imap.mail.ru or pop.gmail.com;
• Numbers of incoming and outgoing servers. For incoming messages the number is 993, and for outgoing messages - 465;
• Outgoing server. You need to similarly add smtp to the name of the mail site. (for example: smtp.yandex.ru)

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How to set up email on a Xiaomi Redmi 4x smartphone Despite the fact that everyday communication has mostly moved to social networks and instant messengers, email today remains an integral element of business communications. How to set up mail on Xiaomi Redmi4X to stay in touch at any time? This is not difficult, but sometimes problems arise when setting up an email client. How to set up mail on Xiaomi Xiaomi smartphones have a standard email client installed in the MIUI shell. It can be found in applications, in the “Tools” section. To set up, you need to log into the Mail application and follow these steps: Enter the address of your existing mailbox. If, after entering the “@” icon, the system prompts you to select an ending from a ready-made list of servers, you do not have to enter the mailbox in full; you can click on the desired line in the list. Enter your email password. This will be enough for authorization on the Mail and Yandex services, but if the email is registered with Google, the system will redirect you to authorization in your Google account, where you will need to enter the data again. Select POP3 or IMAP protocol. The second option is preferable, since it provides the full functionality of the application, but not all services have IMAP support. When choosing POP3, you need to be prepared for problems with mail synchronization, since drafts and sent letters will only exist on the device on which they were created. In some versions of the software, the configuration will have to be done manually by entering server addresses and port numbers. For the Mail ru service, the mail setup will look like this: incoming mail server: for the POP3 protocol - pop.mail.ru, for IMAP - imap.mail.ru; outgoing mail server: smtp.mail.ru; security type: SSL/TLS; Port number for incoming mail: 995 for POP3, 993 for IMAP; outgoing port number: 465. Security type SSL/TLS (all certificates) We configure Xiaomi for other services in the same way, only the domain in the server addresses changes. After this, all that remains is to complete personal settings: turn on the answering machine, set up a signature for letters, etc. Screenshots of my settings for the Yandex and mail.ru mail services In addition, on some mail services, you need to log into your mail account using a PC and there in the settings mail enable IMAP. And only after that it will be possible to log in from your phone. EXAMPLE WITH YANDEX MAIL: Alternative email clients You can use another built-in client, Gmail is a free email client from Google, but I don’t like it, I disabled all Google applications except the market. If using the standard client is inconvenient or unusual, you can find an email program (application) for Android in PlayMarket. To do this, just find a program that is suitable in terms of functionality and interface, download it to your Xiaomi Redmi 4X, install and enter authorization data: your email address and password. Examples of programs available for download for Android OS and MIUI shell: “CloudMagic” - supports the most popular email and cloud services, easy to use; Pros: full support for popular email services; simple and user-friendly interface; password protection of accounts. Cons: not all email services work correctly with preset folders. “MyMail” - works with any mailbox, easy to set up; Pros: user-friendly interface; quick access to all accounts; fine, independent configuration of each mailbox; no duplicate folders when working with mail services. Cons: no serious shortcomings were identified. “K- 9" is a universal email program that supports most services, and has a more complex interface compared to its analogues. Pros: large list of supported email services; support for IMAP, POP3, Exchange, WebDAV standards; fine-tuning of notifications. Cons: not very convenient management. In addition In addition, you should remember that popular email services have their own applications, which can also be found in PlayMarket. Possible problems Despite the simplicity of setting up mail on Xiaomi Redmi 4X, some users still encounter problems with mail. Most often, this manifests itself as a failure to send letters. The most common causes of errors issued by the SMTP server: incorrect recipient address: if there is an error in the address, the server will recognize it as non-existent and “return” your letter; anti-spam protection of the recipient's mail servers, recognizing your letter as spam; if the recipient's mail server is not working at the time of sending, the letters will also be returned with a delivery error. If the above options are excluded, but the letter sent through the installed email program receives an automatic response indicating an SMTP error, you need to check the settings of the mail program regarding specifying the address outgoing mail server. A sending error (coded as error 550, 553) may occur if you are trying to work from your home mailbox while accessing the Internet using another service provider. In this case, you need to change the SMTP server address in the settings to the one used on this network.

We think there is no need to explain to anyone why it is so important to monitor the security of your operating system and the cleanliness of it. If you do not do this, then after a while the smartphone will slow down or even fail due to malware. Users of other OSes often install a lot of “cleaning” programs and antiviruses, but this is not necessary in MIUI. MIUI has its own feature-rich app that helps you keep your OS clean and secure.

To configure and prevent threats, go to the “Security” application and study it.

Permissions

Click on the “Permissions” button on the main screen of the application and a menu will open. In it, select “Autorun”.

In the Autorun menu, check the box for applications with priority launch. Some applications may not work correctly in the background without autorun. You can add the necessary applications manually to the startup list. Just check the boxes next to the applications you need. This helps, for example, when notifications from VKontakte do not arrive.

All apps ask for permission to access your data and features. You can manually select what type of data the application has access to. Scroll to the app you want and select the type of data you want to change access to.

To avoid manually setting up location access for each app, for example, you can swipe to the right and see a list of data types. In our case, only four applications request access to the location. Then, as in the first case, click on each application and choose to allow it access to data, block it, or force it to ask.