Android’s modern runtime permissions framework provides granular control over sensitive sensors. Auditing permissions regularly eliminates covert background tracking and sensor exploitation.
Essential Permission Hardening Checklist
- Approximate Location vs Precise Location: Grant approximate (coarse) location to shopping, weather, and delivery tracking apps that do not require turn-by-turn precision.
- One-Time Permission (‘Only this time’): Require apps to prompt for microphone or camera access on every individual session.
- Auto-Reset Unused Permissions: Ensure system settings automatically revoke permissions for applications dormant for more than 90 days.