By Admin 
Nowadays life is incomplete without mobile, but when this phone is stolen or lost somewhere then the problem increases a lot. For this reason the government has taken a new step. This step is to make it mandatory to install Sanchar Sathi app in every phone. This app is being discussed a lot in the last two days because the government had said that this app will be pre-installed in every new smartphone and this app will come in old phones through software update. However, now this order has been withdrawn.
Some people were relieved that this app would increase the security of their phones, but some people were worried as to why they were forcefully installing an app asking for so many permissions on the phone. In such a situation, let us know which permissions the Sanchar Saathi app asks for to become active in the phone.
What exactly is Sanchar Sathi App?
Sanchar Sathi is a government app developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. Its job is to keep your phone safe, like blocking the IMEI of your phone if it is stolen, checking how your phone is, real or fake, showing how many mobile numbers are running in your name, helping in reporting spam or fraud calls, helping the police to track stolen phones, it is the security guard of your phone.
What permissions does Sanchar Sathi app ask for?
1. Permission to read call logs – When you report a fraud call or scam in the app, the app needs to know from which number the call came. While reporting, the number gets filled automatically and the user does not need to enter the number manually.
2. Telephone, Make & Manage Calls Permission to manage calls – The app has to read the correct IMEI number and active mobile number of your phone. Without this the app cannot do its real work.
3. Permission to read or send SMS – During registration, OTP comes to verify the phone number. The app reads the same automatically and completes the verification.
4. Storage Access Photos, Videos, Files – If your phone is stolen and you report through the app, many times you have to upload documents, screenshots or proof related to identity. So the app needs access to select your files.
5. Camera Permission – Many phones have a barcode of IMEI number. A camera is required to scan it, that is, the camera is used only for scanning, not for taking your photo or video.
6.Flashlight Permission: Permission to use torch – Torch can be used for barcode scanning or capturing some documents.
7. Run Foreground Service and Run at Startup – If the phone is stolen, the app has to remain running in the background so that phone tracking, IMEI block requests can be processed immediately.
8. Network Access – The app has to check the IMEI number and status of the phone with the CEIR server (government database). Without this the app will not connect to the system through the internet.
9. Notifications Permission Right to send notifications – When any new information is received, blocking request is accepted, new number is activated in your name, then the app has to inform you on time.
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