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What happens if you allow an app to access your contacts?
As of now, iOS or Android do not provide fine-grained control over contacts. When you give permission to an app to read contacts, it can read all contacts. No. Once uninstalled, the app can no longer use those permission because its gone from your system.
Why would an app need access to my phone calls?
Often, these unique numbers are needed as piracy control, or to keep track of you without using any more sensitive personal information. The issue is when developers use these numbers for things like remembering your preferences for online services or app history.
What does it mean to allow contacts to access your contacts?
As the name suggests, permissions govern what an app is allowed to do and access. This ranges from reading the data stored on your phone, such as contacts and media files, through to using hardware including your handset’s camera or microphone. Granting permission allows the app to use the feature.
How do I protect my phone contacts?
Now, click on the Settings option and then click on the Security option. Once inside, press the Encrypt Phone option. Upon completion, you should see a notice on your phone screen. Please make sure to read the notice and then click on the Encrypt Phone option.
What is PhonePe and how it works?
The way PhonePe works, you just need the payee’s bank linked mobile number to make a transaction, provided that they are a PhonePe user too. This removes the need to share confidential details like bank account number and IFSC number. What about wallet apps? How safe are they?
Do I have to ‘pay’ to receive money on PhonePe?
You never have to ‘Pay’ or enter your UPI pin to receive money on PhonePe. A genuine sender only requires your phone number to send you money. In case you have been sent a fraudulent collect-call request, decline it and contact PhonePe support on the app. PhonePe never asks for confidential details.
How does the ‘request’ feature on the PhonePe app work?
The ‘Request’ feature on the PhonePe app allows a person to send you a payment request where the amount is filled in by the requester. Once someone has sent in a request, a pop-up opens up on your PhonePe app. You can pay by just clicking on the ‘Pay’ button and entering the UPI PIN.
How do I contact PhonePe customer support?
The ONLY official way to reach PhonePe customer support is support.phonepe.com Never call/respond to unverified mobile numbers claiming to be PhonePe Support. Connect with us only on our official accounts across various social media platforms. In case your card or account details get compromised: