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Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:05:36 +0200
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On Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:59:53 +0000 (UTC), Aardvarks wrote:

> Why not install "App Ops Starter"?
> It allows you to deny each of the specific privileges after the fact. 

I have a Nexus 5X which has such a feature built-in. It will block all
permissions by default and will show you a dialog when a certain app
wants to access Contacts, Camera, etc. A lot of apps ask a lot of
permissions although they won't actually use them.

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