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## Android Permissions
> android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
**Used to read photos and videos from the device.**
> android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
**Used to extract the coordinates a photo/video was captured in. This information is encrypted with the customer's key before being sent to our servers.**
> android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
**Used for downloading photos to the disk.**
> android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
**Used to optionally lock the app behind the default lock screen.**
> android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Used to optionally lock the app behind the default lock screen.
> android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
**Used to trigger background uploads for photos and videos that were clicked.**
> android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
**This is needed by the local notification library, to show notifications about your previous memories.**
> android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER
**This allows the user to set a particular photo as wallpaper.**