wmb Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I just installed the Sync Client on my Android device. XPrivacy is installed too. I was quite surprised that XPrivacy told me Sync wants to access my telephone ID, calls, numbers. Could you please explain to me why it would need that kind of information? I blocked it, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatMarko Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Did you download from the official Android app store? The permissions required for the Android app are as follows: Identity find accounts on the devicePhotos/Media/Files modify or delete the contents of your USB storage test access to protected storageCamera/Microphone take pictures and videosWi-Fi connection information view Wi-Fi connectionsOther receive data from Internet view network connections full network access run at startup prevent device from sleeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmb Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thank you. Yes, I downloaded it from the app store, and I read the rights you just posted. This is why I am so surprised it wants to access my phone numbers and calls (it's not listed and I have no idea why this data should be important to btsync). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatMarko Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 it's not listed and I have no idea why this data should be important to btsync Android apps can't use permissions that aren't explicitly granted, and can't "hide" permissions from users. i.e. if the permission isn't listed, it isn't required/used by an app. Which of the above permissions do you believe give Sync access to your phone numbers or calls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmb Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 It looks like it actually is hiding the permission, since phone number and calls is not part of the permissions above. This is why I am asking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatMarko Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 It looks like it actually is hiding the permission, since phone number and calls is not part of the permissions above. This is why I am asking.. wmb, it isn't possible for an Android app to "hide" permissions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheSaint Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm looking at BitTorrent Sync's usage data in XPrivacy. Under the phone category, mine has accessed only: Configuration.MCC (mobile country code)Configuration.MNC (mobile network code)getNetworkOperatorName Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmb Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thank you guys. I will have a look at the usage data too. EditSeems you're right, JimmyTheSaint. Thank you.I just wonder a bit why it would need to know getNetworkOperatorName Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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