Phone "App Permissions" Resetting Automatically

4.5

Apps keep asking for camera or location access even though you already granted it.

Symptoms
  • Repeated prompts
  • Permissions revoked
  • App functionality broken
Possible Causes
  • "Remove permissions if app is unused" feature
  • System update
  • Security app interference

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Disable "Auto-revoke"

Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Permissions > Turn OFF "Remove permissions if app is unused".

2

Check Security Apps

Ensure apps like Lookout or McAfee aren't "cleaning" your permissions.

3

Reset All Permissions

Settings > Apps > Reset app preferences (forces a clean slate).

When to See a Technician

Android 11+ automatically revokes permissions for apps you haven't opened in a few months.

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