Android Privacy Dashboard Exposes 24-Hour App Data Access on Pixel and Samsung Phones
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Updated · Tom's Guide · May 29
Android Privacy Dashboard Exposes 24-Hour App Data Access on Pixel and Samsung Phones
3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · May 29
Android’s Privacy Dashboard shows which apps accessed location, camera, microphone and other sensitive data over the last 24 hours, including background activity users may not realize is happening.
Pixel users can find it under Settings > Security and privacy > Privacy Dashboard, while Samsung phones offer a similar view through Permission Manager; searching Settings is often the fastest route.
Tapping each category reveals a timeline of exactly which app used a permission and when, making it easier to spot apps that still hold access long after they were last opened.
Apps with unnecessary permissions can be opened directly from the dashboard so users can revoke access and re-enable it later only if the app stops working properly.
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