According to google: https://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission#ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
> ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION > Added in API level 1 > > public static final String ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION > > Allows an app to access precise location. So yes, an app accessing bluetooth requires bluetooth and location permissions. Discussion here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/33045581/location-needs-to-be-enabled-for-bluetooth-low-energy-scanning-on-android-6-0 On 2020/05/5 9:20 am, Kim Holburn wrote: > https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/bluetooth > >> Bluetooth permissions >> >> In order to use Bluetooth features in your application, you must declare two >> permissions. The first of these is BLUETOOTH. You need this permission to >> perform any Bluetooth communication, such as requesting a connection, >> accepting a connection, and transferring data. >> >> The other permission that you must declare is ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION. Your app >> needs this permission because a Bluetooth scan can be used to gather >> information about the location of the user. This information may come from >> the user's own devices, as well as Bluetooth beacons in use at locations >> such as shops and transit facilities. >> >> Alternatively, on devices running Android 8.0 (API level 26) and higher, you >> can use the CompanionDeviceManager to perform a scan of nearby companion >> devices on behalf of your app without requiring the location permission. For >> more on this option, see Companion device pairing. > > Companion devices are not relevant here. I'm pretty sure > access_fine_location requires location permission. > > > > On 2020/05/4 10:00 pm, Roger Clarke wrote: >> On 4/5/20 5:41 pm, [email protected] wrote: >>> I just read a CQU review of the App where the writer said: >>> "In regards to enabling location permissions, it’s important to note >>> this isn’t the same as turning on-location services. Location >>> permissions must be enabled for COVIDSafe to access Bluetooth on >>> Androidand Apple devices." >>> So, despite the app not collecting location data, other apps that >>> would like it but you don't want them to will be? >> >> That sounds inaccurate. As in 'partly right, but not as written'. >> >> Can you point to the source? >> >> Most posters have been pretty careful and precise up until now. >> >> Misinformation from sceptics *as well as* enthusiasts won't help anyone. > _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
