How to revoke App permissions on android 14

In today’s era, when every app asks you for access to location, camera, mic, or contacts, a common question comes to everyone’s mind:
“Can I revoke an app’s permission?”
And the answer is — yes, absolutely.

How to revoke App permissions on Android 14

I use this feature myself, and to be honest, since Android 14 came out, things have become quite easy. You can revoke every permission that is giving an app excessive access in just 2–3 steps. Let’s understand in detail.

🧠 First, Know What Permissions Are

Whenever you install an app, it asks you for certain access, such as:

• Permission to use the camera
• Access to the microphone
• Access to the location
• Access to contacts or SMS
• Access to phone calls, call logs, or photos

Now the problem is that most apps ask for permissions they don’t actually need.
For example, if a flashlight app is asking for your location, it’s incomprehensible — because what does a flashlight mean by your location?

That’s why Android 14 has given this great feature that you can withdraw permissions from any app at any time, and that too without uninstalling it. Just go to Settings, and everything will be done with a few clicks.

📱 Step-by-Step Method: How to Turn Off App Permissions?

Now I am telling you simply and understandably how you can remove permissions of any app. This process should be easy for every user.

🔹 Step 1: Open Your Phone’s Settings

First of all, open your Android phone’s Settings.
If you want to go straight, type “Apps” in the search bar at the top.

🔹 Step 2: Go to “Apps” or “App Management”

Click on the “Apps” or “App Info” section inside Settings.
This may be a little different depending on your phone, but it is the same for almost all of them in Android 14.

🔹 Step 3: Select the App

Now you will see a list of all installed apps on the phone.
Tap on the app whose permission you want to remove.

🔹 Step 4: Go to the “Permissions” Option

After the app details open, you will see an option of “Permissions” — just click on it.

🔹 Step 5: “Don’t Allow” the Permission

Now you will see all the permissions that the app is using.
You can click on each permission one by one and select “Deny” or “Don’t allow”.

That’s it! The permission is gone.

🧾 Some Great Tips – That You Must Know

Now I will give you some practical tips from my experience, so that you can better protect your privacy:

• You can do this by checking the permissions of all apps immediately whenever you install a new app. Some apps are silently taking your data without telling you.
• You can do this by going to Settings once a week or a month and reviewing the permissions of all the apps — who is accessing what, you will keep finding out.
• If you turn off some permissions, some features of that app will not work, but this happens only when that feature is really necessary. If a warning appears, you can grant the permission again.
• Another smart feature in Android 14 is that access to unused apps is automatically revoked, meaning that permissions are automatically removed for apps you haven’t opened in months.

🔍 Another Easy Way: Use the Privacy Dashboard

Android 14 has another powerful feature called the Privacy Dashboard. From here, you can see which app is accessing what and when.

Here’s how:

• Go to Settings > Privacy > Privacy Dashboard
• You will get a daily and weekly report: which app is accessing what
• If you see a suspicious app, tap on it and turn off the permission

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will turning off an app’s permission stop that app?

No. If you turn off an app’s access, only the feature you have blocked will not work — the rest of the app will continue to work as it is.

Should I check the permissions of each app manually?

Personally, I think yes. Because most apps are also accessing things that are not needed. It is worth taking a little time to check.

Can third-party apps (not from the Play Store) also be blocked?

Yes, absolutely. You can block any app you install on your phone — whether it’s from the Play Store or elsewhere — by going to settings.

Does this require a separate app or root?

Absolutely not. Android 14 has made it so easy that you don’t need any extra tools. You can do everything easily from your phone’s settings.

✅ Finally – Protect Your Privacy Yourself

Now let’s talk about the most important point — your personal data is your sole responsibility.
If you don’t want an app to use your mic, camera, or location without your permission, then you have to be a little smarter.

• Go to settings and check permissions immediately after installing each new app
• Immediately block access to anything that seems unnecessary

This will not only make your phone run faster, but it will also protect your privacy.

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