Configure PrivacyGuard

[chrisrevoltes]

Hey Guys,

I'm running LineageOS on multiple devices and was wondering if its possible to configure the privacy guard. For instance, that it don't allowed newly installed applications to start at boot, or runing in background. Do you understand?

Devices:
Samsung S7 LOS 14.1 official link
Samsung S4a LOS 14.1 unofficial link
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 official link

 

[mangareds]

You can use 'enable by default' option for newly installed apps but it only blocks personal permissions by default. When you install a new app, you'll be prompted to take control of privacy guard to set other permissions.

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[chrisrevoltes]

So there is no way to preconfig this? Like a simple config file?

 

[chrisrevoltes]

*push*

Anyone? This seams so easy and fundamental for me, that I can't believe no one needed or implemented that feature

 

[Ibuprophen]

*push* Anyone? This seams so easy and fundamental for me, that I can't believe no one needed or implemented that feature

Locating a Guide, Tutorial, etc... that's specific to Privacy Guard is a challenge and I do believe that certain LineageOS features should have something to explain as well as some guidance and such.

The best that I can find is actually within a device specific area of the forum that appears to apply to most all device regarding this feature.

Hopefully the information on the following thread is helpful for you and you may be able to obtain some member guidance and clarification as a question "in general".

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3739136

Good Luck!


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[RashaMatt]

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but in my LOS15.1 ROM, I can go to Settings and search for "privacy", and find the settings for Privacy Guard. The PG settings for each app can be configured manually, and there are also a few options like "Enabled by default" and "Show notifications".