Teen Patti App Permissions: What Is Normal and What Is Not

Quick answer: A card game normally needs internet access, and may reasonably ask for notifications, storage for downloads and, occasionally, camera access for a profile photo. It does not need your SMS messages, call logs, contacts, accessibility services or permission to draw over other apps. Deny anything that does not fit the game.

Permission guide

Permission	Reasonable for a card game?	Note
Internet	Yes	Required for online play
Notifications	Optional	Turn off promotions if they tempt you
Storage / media	Sometimes	For updates or avatars
Camera	Rarely	Only for a profile photo or ID check
Location	Rarely	May be used for legal checks; “while using” only
Contacts	No	Often used for spam invites
SMS / call logs	No	Can expose bank OTPs
Accessibility	No	Can read and control your screen
Display over other apps	No	Used by overlay malware
Device admin	No	Makes the app hard to remove

How to review permissions

Settings, Apps, choose the app, Permissions. Switch off anything unnecessary. On newer Android versions, also check Settings, Privacy, Permission manager to see every app with a given permission.

Red-flag combinations

SMS + accessibility + overlay together is the classic pattern of banking malware. If a “card game” asks for all three, uninstall it immediately and follow the steps in our mod APK risks page.

Frequently asked questions

Why does a game ask for location?

Some apps use it to block regions where they cannot operate. Allow only while using the app, if at all.

Can I deny permissions and still play?

Usually yes. Internet is the only essential one.

What if the app will not open without SMS access?

Uninstall it. A card game has no legitimate need for it.