ODK Collect Permissions

Understanding permissions

The ODK Collect application requires permissions to access device resources.

• If your device runs a version of Android below 6, you will be prompted to accept all of the permissions on app install.
• If your device runs Android 6 or above, permissions will be requested as they are needed.

If you deny the permission, you will be shown a dialog explaining why the permission is needed.

The only permission that is required for using Collect is the storage permission and it will be requested on first launch on Android 6+. Other permissions may or may not be needed depending on the forms and features you will need.  

Changing permissions from settings in Android 6+

If you are setting up Collect for someone who is not familiar with Android, you may want to make sure all required permissions are granted in advance.

To do this:

1. Open the Settings application and tap on the Apps heading.
   • You should now see a list of all your installed applications.
2. Scroll down to find ODK Collect and tap on it to see details about Collect.
3. Tap on the Permissions heading.
4. You can now grant all of the permissions that will be needed.

You can also use Settings application to grant a permission after denying it or to revoke a previously-granted permissions.