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You can also help safeguard your device by downloading apps only from trusted sources, such as the BlackBerry World
storefront.
When you open an app for the first time, your device might display a list of the files and features that the app wants to
access. If something doesn't seem right to you, you can reject the app's request to access an item. For example, you might
download a game that requests access to your messages, which might make sense if the game includes a feature to share
your game score. However, if you aren't comfortable with the game having the ability to compose and view your email
messages, you can turn off access to messages or delete the app. You can view or change permissions for most apps in
your device settings.
For some apps, when you install the app, you are prompted to accept or decline all of the requested permissions. If you
decline, the prompt will appear again the first time you open the app. You can't change the application permissions later
unless you delete and reinstall the app.
Change or view app permissions
For some apps, if you turn off permissions, the app might not work as you expect. If an app isn’t working as you expect it to,
consider turning on some or all of the app permissions.
The Run When Minimized application permission setting lets an app continue performing tasks after you minimize the app
on your BlackBerry device.To help extend the life of your battery, consider turning off the Run When Minimized permission
for apps on your device.
1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap Settings > Security and Privacy > Application Permissions.
• To view permissions for a particular app, tap an app.
• To view which apps use a particular permission, in the Permissions drop-down list, tap the permission.
3. To turn on or turn off a permission, tap the switch.
4. Restart your device for the change to take effect.
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About BlackBerry Guardian
Feel safe and secure when you download apps and games from BlackBerry World with BlackBerry Guardian.
BlackBerry Guardian evaluates all apps and games in BlackBerry World before they're made available for downloading.
BlackBerry Guardian is designed to protect you from downloading apps and games that might include malicious software
or privacy concerns. The BlackBerry Guardian icon in the BlackBerry World storefront indicates that the app or game has
been evaluated for malicious software or privacy concerns.
BlackBerry Guardian also incorporates technology from software security leader Trend Micro. BlackBerry Guardian is
constantly evolving to help identify the most advanced forms of malicious software and privacy concerns.
If malicious software is discovered in an app or game after it's available, the app or game is removed from BlackBerry
World.
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