APP permissions..

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Hines
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Jul 7, 2018, 9:36:48 PM via Website

Hello,
I've recently left apple for android and have a question about app download permissions they are requesting.

I get this message prior to downloading:

"Phone
Read phone status and identity.

Storage
Modify or delete SD card contents."

(This particular request is for an epub reader from the Galaxy App store)

Is this a normal request with Android? Is it safe to download? I didn't get massages like this with apple.
Thanks in advance.

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James Watson
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Jul 8, 2018, 8:40:46 AM via Website

Yes, they are necessary permissions for an epub reader app.
Btw, you'd better get apps from Google Play, which is the top and reliable app store for Android.

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Mark Gonzales
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Jul 8, 2018, 11:28:21 AM via Website

Is this a normal request with Android? YES

There are some apps on android which seem to ask permissions which are not even required yet you cannot do anything except try any other app.

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Scott Hines
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Jul 8, 2018, 3:45:00 PM via Website

Thank you very much. And you answered my next question whether I should stick with Google Play for apps. Any recommendations for a epub app?

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Scott Hines
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Jul 8, 2018, 3:46:24 PM via Website

Thank you. I figured as much but wanted to be sure.

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santossimon
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Jul 11, 2018, 11:12:19 AM via Website

It works for me.

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Progesterony
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Jul 13, 2018, 3:36:28 PM via Website

Chek Calibre or Freda ( epub readers)

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