ente/mobile/android/permissions.md
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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.