App Ops

Take Full Control Over Every App Permission on Your Android Device

App Ops is your definitive tool for granular, per-app permission management on Android. Instead of relying on the operating system's blanket allow-or-deny settings, this app puts you in the driver's seat. You can instantly revoke access to sensitive data like your contact list, call history, camera, or location for any installed application—and just as easily re-enable those permissions whenever you need them. It’s the most direct way to enforce your privacy boundaries without uninstalling apps you actually use.

How It Works: Root or Shizuku

To use App Ops, your device must be rooted or you must run the Shizuku Manager companion app. For rooted Android devices, the setup is straightforward: grant superuser privileges and follow the in-app prompts to activate full control. If you prefer a rootless approach, Shizuku Manager provides a more complex but equally powerful alternative—though it requires connecting your device to a computer via USB cable and following a detailed, step-by-step guide provided within the app. The non-root method is more involved, but the payoff is complete permission oversight without voiding your warranty.

Permission Overview Dashboard

One standout capability is the permission overview screen. This dashboard displays a comprehensive list of every permission type (e.g., location, camera, SMS, microphone) alongside a count of how many apps currently have access to it. Tap any permission to see the exact list of applications that can use that feature. This visibility lets you quickly identify and revoke unnecessary access—for example, discovering that five apps can read your text messages when only your messaging app should.

Key Features at a Glance

• Granular permission toggle for each app
• Permission overview with app count per type
• Works with root or Shizuku Manager
• No ads in the premium Turbo version
• Instant re-enable of any revoked permission

Why You Need App Ops

Modern Android apps often demand far more permissions than they need to function. A flashlight app shouldn’t access your contacts, and a game shouldn’t read your call log. App Ops gives you the power to strip away these overreaching permissions without breaking the app’s core functionality. The interface is clean and intuitive: you see a list of all installed apps, tap any one, and a detailed permission list appears. Toggle any permission on or off with a single tap. The app also logs permission usage, so you can audit which apps have recently accessed your location or camera.

Get Unmatched Privacy Control Today

Download App Ops now and take command of every app permission on your Android device. Stop apps from snooping on your data—claim your privacy advantage instantly.

Internet required. In-app purchases available for premium features.