I don't really blame them either. Android will not automatically update apps that ask for additional permissions.
I suspect that a lot of users end up never updating apps like this. It makes a lot of sense for the developer to request everything that he might want upfront.
I'm probably in the minority here, but if I try to install an app and it requests any permission that I think is inappropriate for what I want to do with said app, then the app is not installed. Peroid.
And yes, I also decline to update apps that demand additional permissions. Requesting more permissions up front will not help you with this, at least not with me.
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I don't really blame them either. Android will not automatically update apps that ask for additional permissions.
I suspect that a lot of users end up never updating apps like this. It makes a lot of sense for the developer to request everything that he might want upfront.
I'm probably in the minority here, but if I try to install an app and it requests any permission that I think is inappropriate for what I want to do with said app, then the app is not installed. Peroid.
And yes, I also decline to update apps that demand additional permissions. Requesting more permissions up front will not help you with this, at least not with me.
My 2c.
root your phone and install: https://github.com/M66B/XPrivacy
I just don't care as long as it's not sending texts or emails on its own. I can't see the point in caring so much.