Recently, Google decided to remove information about app permissions from the Google Store. It was after introducing a new section in the Play Store in which app developers must provide information about the data protection of their application that users have access to at first sight.
The decision was harshly criticized by its users for considering this section useful to learn more about the use of apps to such an extent that they achieved what they were looking for. Take back what was taken from them. Google even said that it would revert the modification, and it has done so.
What exactly happened?
Recently, less than two months ago, Google had the idea of eliminating the permissions section of the app, which was replaced by a section called Data Security, related to data protection and privacy, and the community complained about them. of this controversial decision.
Users stopped knowing what permissions an application needs before installing it without accessing alternative stores, something that was not liked by many. Nor is it today. It can be not only insecure, but also disconcerting in some cases. Therefore, they did not hesitate to express their complaints and regrets.
Shortly after, Google announced that the section would return by making a statement on Twitter from the Android Developers account:
Privacy and transparency are core values in the Android community. We’ve heard your feedback that you find the app permissions section on Google Play useful, and we’ve decided to reinstate it. The app permissions section will be back shortly.
Finally, he keeps his word. Google has responded to user requests with a new option to receive information about the necessary permissions on the individual page of the app . It will be given with the Play Store version 32.1.10-21 that is currently being distributed.
How to view permissions in the Play Store
If you have updated to the latest version of the app store, you will probably find yourself with the recovery of this long-awaited information. The App Permissions section returns with details about the access and requirements that apps need in order to operate before they are installed. In the Application Information section, go to the Permissions space and click on View details. Here you will see information about the version of the app and the actions to which it requests access. It is also clarified that access to permissions can be disabled from the settings.
How to get to this section:
- Open Play Store
- Find the app
- open your section
- Go down to where it says Info of the app
- Click on the arrow pointing to the right
- Scroll down until you see where See More appears (next to App Permissions)
- Select this option
- You will see the permissions
If you give more information, you will see how to manage them. In any case, the information that many users were looking for is now available again in the Play Store. It is conceivable that now installing apps can be much safer for users than in recent weeks. What do you think about it?
