On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:50:32 AM UTC-10, graham wrote:
> On 24/03/2015 1:44 PM, Boron Elgar wrote:
> > On Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:13:10 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> "Boron Elgar" > wrote in message
> >
> >>>
> >>> Again, sometimes there is an app out there that is so appealing that
> >>> its data drawbacks are outweighed by its benefits. By all means, then,
> >>> go for it.
> >>
> >> You have made me very wary. I doubt will be looking at new apps in the
> >> future. If I do, may I consult you again?
> >
> > Of course.
> >
> > When you go to download an app, before it starts or before it
> > installs, it asks for "permission" to access certain things on your
> > phone/tablet. The full list will be there. If you are comfortable with
> > it, go ahead. If not, just process right there.
> >
> > Boron
> >
> I don't yet have a smart phone so if one gives those permissions by
> mistake, is it possible to rescind them without, say, dumping and
> re-downloading?
> Graham
>
> --
> Buy a man a beer and he wastes an hour.
> Teach a man to brew and he wastes the rest of his life.

I think for most or all apps you accept the permissions or you don't get to download the program. Quid pro quo.