Sony F8332 - Application Settings

To unpin a screen
1
On the pinned screen, touch and hold and at the same time.
2
Release both buttons.
If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function, you have to
enter your pattern, PIN or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned.
Application settings
Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny
permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the
Permission confirm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design.
Allowing or denying permissions
You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If
you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been
granted the necessary permissions.
To allow a permission
1
To allow a permission, tap Allow.
2
When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the
Never ask again option if you wish.
3
A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses
them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog, tap OK.
To deny a permission
•
To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown.
Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.
Critical permissions
Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a
dialog will inform you.
To allow critical permissions
1
To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission.
2
Find the critical permission you need.
3
Tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions.
You can also manage permissions in
Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions
as desired.
To configure applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps > .
3
Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an
application that you want to configure.
Application linking
Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This
means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a
link. You can change the default app any time you want.
To manage app links from the Settings menu
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
Tap and find App links.
4
Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired.
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