Permissions

inkOS uses the following permissions to provide its features. All permissions are used locally on your device and no data is transmitted externally.

android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR

Allows the launcher to expand or collapse the status bar (for gestures and quick access).

android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES

Allows the launcher to list all installed apps, so you can see and manage them.

android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES

Allows the launcher to request the uninstallation of apps (user confirmation required).

android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC

Enables PIN or fingerprint lock for apps or settings.

android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

Required for overlay features, such as showing notifications or dialogs over other apps.

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE

Allows the launcher to run foreground services for persistent features (e.g., notification listener).

android.permission.VIBRATE

Enables vibration feedback for certain actions.

android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS

Allows the launcher to modify system settings (for features like brightness control in Simple Tray).

android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

Allows the launcher to access WiFi state (for WiFi status in Simple Tray).

android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE

Allows the launcher to change WiFi state (for WiFi toggle in Simple Tray).

android.permission.BLUETOOTH

Allows access to Bluetooth features (for device compatibility and widgets).

android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN

Allows administration of Bluetooth features.

android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT

Allows the launcher to connect to Bluetooth devices (for widgets and device integration).

android.permission.CAMERA

Allows access to the camera (for flashlight feature in Simple Tray).

android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE

Allows the launcher to read phone state (for cellular signal display in Simple Tray).

android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS

Allows the launcher to modify audio settings (for volume control in Simple Tray).

android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

Allows the launcher to access usage statistics (for recent apps in Recents screen).

android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

Allows the launcher to read media images (for wallpaper selection).

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Allows the launcher to read external storage (for image access on older Android versions).

android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER

Allows the launcher to set wallpapers.

Note: Some permissions (particularly Bluetooth-related) are primarily needed for Mudita Kompakt to reconnect to headphones due to missing Bluetooth history.

Important: inkOS does not request internet access and does not collect or transmit any data. All permissions are used locally on your device only.