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Someone please explain this...new app update requirements

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Hi,

I never use automatic update, since I like to be in control of when the phone is using data as much as possible.

Earlier today, I wanted to see what updates were available and I saw the YouTube app had an update. I decided to update it, but this screen showed up:

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So, now...

I have to allow YouTube to have access to my SD card?

Allow YouTube to prevent my phone from sleeping when the app is in use? (Most people want the phone to sleep - even if the app is in use, it's very possible to leave an app on overnight and not intend to)

Not quite sure why they also want access to hardware controls to take pictures & video. Maybe it has a built-in camera app now.

Also, not sure what "Network Communication" means, or why it needs "Full Internet Access".

Can anyone explain this? It seems a bit much and was different before.
 
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modernaire said:
I have to allow YouTube to have access to my SD card?
YouTube needs that permission to upload or delete videos from your SD card or to store information.

Allow YouTube to prevent my phone from sleeping when the app is in use? (Most people want the phone to sleep - even if the app is in use, it's very possible to leave an app on overnight and not intend to) I believe this is meant to keep the screen from turning off while you're watching a video.

Not quite sure why they also want access to hardware controls to take pictures & video. Maybe it has a built-in camera app now. To take videos and immediately upload them.

Also, not sure what "Network Communication" means, or why it needs "Full Internet Access". Without internet access how exactly do you plan on using YouTube? Next to "New" it states the update is for NFC. Likely to share videos and playlists with others.

Can anyone explain this? It seems a bit much and was different before.
Done. Those permissions are rather reasonable.
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I only want to use it to watch - not upload anything, but it needs access now, before it did not.

I haven't updated it yet, or accepted "Network Communication" yet, but it still works.

Is this NFC thing something new?

Lately, I've gotten the impression these are all roundabout ways for Google, your carrier, anyone who has the know-how to access your information easier.
 
NFC has been around, growing in popularity especially with the likes of Android Beam. As for Google working to pull more data from / on you .. the YouTube app would be the least of my concerns. :rolleyes::p:D;)

These permissions all make sense, and around here somewhere there is a pretty good breakdown of permissions. Some may sound vague and suspicious, but a bit of digging should help ease concerns. You could also uninstall / disable the app and use your browser for videos if it really concerns you.

Here:

http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?t=36936
 
NFC file sharing was brought out with Ice Cream Sandwich OS back in 2011 as part of the Galaxy Nexus release. Google calls it Android Beam. It's not on all devices just the ones with NFC chips. Your phone doesn't have one. Here's a List of NFC phones from the NFC World website.
 
The youtube app was useless back in 2010. Bit by bit it's improved and added features. That means more permissions. It's always required network access.

Google isn't using it to sneak your data.

As mentioned, if you don't like it, use a mobile browser. I recommend Boat Browser, it's pretty good.
 
I'm glad you read and pay attention to the app permissions. Some companies (*cough* facebook) over extend and ask for way more than they need.

No, you don't shoot video and upload directly to youtube, but a good number of people do. So, the app now has that ability.

I "Preload watch later" often for my train commute to and from work. Do you really think google is going to risk losing millions of dollars by messing with your SD card?

Now, if youtube wanted access to your call log, the ability to draw over other apps, permission to decide what runs in the foreground without your permission, retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks, modify contacts, etc. I would be on your side.

But I think what they are asking for is reasonable for all the functionality of the app - even the parts you don't personally use.

(An example of what to look out for: the newest version of Pocket wants access to my contacts. For the life of me, I can't figure out why an app that simply lets me save web pages to read offline later needs that. So, I probably won't update it.)
 
Use the mobile browser or something like MX - download the vid via PC and stick it on your card.

It's more DRM than your data. People have had videos pulled - a radio in the background was playing a song that had protection. People who did the vid weren't even aware the radio was on.


Amazon has also done this. Deleted books that people bought. I can't remember, the book author did have the right to have the book pulled, but Amazon didn't warn or explain before pulling. Huge outcry. Anything I download now goes elsewhere. I don't reupload or share.
 
Just a friendly reminder to members..... downloading YouTube content for offline playback is strictly against YouTube's Terms of Service and a breach of copyright unless specifically sanctioned by both it and the rights holder. As such, discussion of doing so is inappropriate for Android Forums.

Thanks!
 
There should be an option to deny YouTube SD card access. Even those of us who don't plan to upload any videos, still have to allow YouTube access.

I'm starting to wonder if that might be a hidden purpose of SD cards..allow third-party access. If a phone does not use an SD card..does it ask to access the memory?
 
The sd card access has been explained as part of the feature for uploading your videos, an available feature of youtube now.

You seem to have your mind made up that's evil and sneaky. That's your right, that's your opinion.

YouTube - owned by Google. Not a third party.
 
Google has become one of those things you cannot avoid, sort of like paying taxes. Personally, I do think they are somehow taking over the world. I noticed years ago as a kid using Windows 95 that the error report always wanted to be "sent to Microsoft", which I never agreed with even back then, or how the default setting was always somehow made to share your data, and you had to uncheck it. Has not changed, the default setting is usually automatic update.

I just think it's gone too far. We'll be living in the matrix soon and not even know it soon.

Can't even use YouTube without giving them access to your personal files. I will not update until it's required.
 
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