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Proposal on Advanced Permission Enhancement #InnovationLab #TechTalk

(Topic created on: 01-07-2024 05:55 PM)
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Hemisha
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Dear Samsung and Android Development Teams,

I trust this message finds you well. I appreciate your continuous dedication to enhancing the Android ecosystem. In line with commitment to user satisfaction and privacy, i propose an advanced permission management system tailored for Android apps, with a specific focus on Samsung devices or Android OS.

Objective:
My proposal centers on augmenting the permission management system during app startup, introducing features that empower users with enhanced control, privacy, and an optimized onboarding experience.

1. Initial Permission Options:
I recommend integrating three initial choices - "Allow all," "Deny," and "Custom selection" during app startup on these; Contacts, SMS, CallLog, Phone, Calendar, Photos and Videos, Audio and Music and Files Permission. This grants users immediate flexibility, simplifies onboarding decisions, and accommodates diverse user preferences.

2. Custom Data Selection with Advanced Filtering:
Introduce an advanced Custom Data Selection feature allowing users to precisely choose specific data categories - Contacts, SMS, Call log, Phone, Calendar, Photos and Videos, Audio and Music, and Files permissions. This includes a detailed list with filtering options, A-Z navigation, and search functionality for efficient data selection. This empowers users with a tailored experience, ensuring data access aligns with individual privacy needs.

3. Micro-Permission Management:
Implement granular control over micro-permissions, ensuring that only permissions stated in the app's manifest are included. Upon selecting any data category, the read permission is automatically enabled and locked. This not only simplifies the process but also ensures necessary permissions are granted while maintaining a privacy-conscious approach.

4. Special Access: Notification Access Permission:
Introduce a section under Special Access for Notification Access Permission. Users can choose which apps' notification data the permission requestor app can access. This adds another layer of control over sensitive information, further enhancing user privacy.

5. Accessibility Permission Options:
Under Accessibility, provide users with options on how screen data should be shared. Users can choose whether to share specific app screen data or the entire device screen data. This customization empowers users to control how their screen information is accessed and utilized.

Advantages:
- User-Centric Onboarding: Streamlines onboarding with clear initial choices, reducing decision-making stress.
- Transparency and Trust: Detailed lists and advanced features in Custom Data Selection foster transparency, instilling user trust in the app's data access policies.
- Efficiency in Permission Handling: Optimizes the efficiency of permission handling with advanced features, enhancing overall usability.

Conclusion:
Incorporating these features into Samsung's Android experience will not only elevate user satisfaction but also align with the growing emphasis on user privacy. We are confident that these enhancements will contribute positively to the Android ecosystem, making Samsung devices even more user-friendly and privacy-conscious.

*UI Design Note: The UI design images included here are for sample purposes.

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Runtime Permission: Contact Permission


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Runtime Permission: SMS Permission


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Runtime Permission: CallLog Permission


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Runtime Permission: Phone Permission


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Runtime Permission: Calendar Permission


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Runtime Permission: Photos and Videos Permission


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Runtime Permission: Audio and Music Permission


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Runtime Permission: File Permission


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Special Permission: Notification Access


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Accessibility Permission


16 Comments
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Great work, hope they consider implementing it in future updates.
Hemisha
Active Level 5
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Yeah, hope they will.
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umesh30
Expert Level 2
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Amazing 👍
IAmSurya
Active Level 4
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Awesome 😎
K_K_Y
Active Level 10
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I'm so sorry to ask but do you really think people have so much time to give permission of specific contact well most of apps requires all contacts to work like whatsapp and a few that doesn't need all do asks to import contacts specifically. I'm not your enemy but countering my question will really strengthen your efforts.
Hemisha
Active Level 5
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I appreciate your concern, but don't you think it is better to give access to what is needed, not what i have. And if people don't care about privacy and data sharing, the two default options(Allow All & Deny) are already there.
K_K_Y
Active Level 10
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I got your pt dear 😊