Android is one of the most widely used operating systems for phones across the world. To maintain this user base, Google keeps on introducing new and exciting features through Android updates. Last year, Google announced the launch of Android 12,
Due to growing concerns about data privacy and online security, Google With the launch of Android 12 there was more focus on security features. It introduced a new Privacy Dashboard feature that would enable users to more efficiently track the activities of their applications.
The Privacy Dashboard allows you to know what all the applications are accessing your important data and represent it through a clean timeline. In the timeline, it shows applications that have access to certain permissions, such as camera, location, and microphone.
To access the Privacy Dashboard on Android 12, simply follow the steps below.
Phase 1 – Open your Android 12 device’s Settings and scroll down to the Privacy section.
step 2 – Now select ‘Privacy Dashboard’ in Privacy Settings.
step 3 – You will see a graphical representation of the permissions accessed in the last 24 hours by various applications on your device.
step 4 – Below the infographic, you will also see three options for Location, Camera and Microphone. By tapping on any of these options, you can see a list of applications that have accessed this particular permission. Moreover, in Android 12, you will also get to know about the period for which an application obtained permission.
Step 5 – If you notice an application that should not have access permission in the list, you can easily deny it permission by using ‘Manage Permissions’ option.
Step 6 – By clicking ‘Manage Permissions’ Android 12 will display a list of all applications that have access to the permissions. By selecting a particular app from the list, you can control the permissions it can access.
The Privacy Dashboard feature will be highly useful in weeding out applications that are not frequently used but still access important permissions on your device. It will serve as a single place where users can gain insight into data and permission usage by various applications. This in turn will ensure the privacy and security of your data while using your device.
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