I don't have this app, but I can't help noticing that the flashlight app I do have requires "full network communications" access, and the ability to read phone caller identities.
The access/permissions on Android apps are sometimes hard to figure out. Sometimes it's because the category is too broad (some element of that permission set is needed, but the standards in the app store don't provide fine enough granularity). I've seen some apps explaining why they need such a thing..
In the case of Brightest Flashlight, the Free version, at least, streamed ads, which was what I assumed was the purpose of the network access.
Turns out the (very useful) Battery Widget Reborn app I use has a convenient flashlight in it. Problem solved.
As did I, since removed and I wrote a 1 star review mentioning this bit of news.
I don't have this app, but I can't help noticing that the flashlight app I do have requires "full network communications" access, and the ability to read phone caller identities.
And I have to wonder why.
The access/permissions on Android apps are sometimes hard to figure out. Sometimes it's because the category is too broad (some element of that permission set is needed, but the standards in the app store don't provide fine enough granularity). I've seen some apps explaining why they need such a thing..
In the case of Brightest Flashlight, the Free version, at least, streamed ads, which was what I assumed was the purpose of the network access.
Turns out the (very useful) Battery Widget Reborn app I use has a convenient flashlight in it. Problem solved.
Never heard of it. My phone's flashlight app (Assistive light) came with the OS, and uses the phone's blindingly bright (and bluish) flash.