Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Google Pixel 4a 5G UW on or off.
Downloaded apps designed for Android™ only ask for permission the first time you use a feature rather than asking for permissions out of context.
Turning off certain permissions may result in basic features no longer working as intended.
Tap
Permissions
then do any of the following:
To allow an app permission:
From the 'Not allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
Tap the approriate 'Allow' option (e.g., Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, etc.)
Tap the
Back icon

(upper-left) to return to App permissions.
To deny an app permission:
From the 'Allowed' section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).
If prompted, review the confirmation message then tap
Don't allow anyway
.
Tap the
Back icon

(upper-left) to return to App permissions.