Google Pixel 7a - Turn App Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Pixel 7a 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.

Open the

Settings app

Navigate:

Apps

See all apps

Tap the appropriate app.

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 appropriate Allow option (e.g., Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, etc.).

To deny an app permission:

Turning off certain permissions may result in basic features no longer working as intended.

From the Allowed section, tap an available permission (e.g., Contacts, Location, etc.).

Tap

Don't allow

If prompted, review the confirmation message then tap

Don't allow anyway