The Android operating system limits access to some device functionality for end-user control and privacy. In order to use this functionality

, configure your app to declare and request permissions from end users at runtime:

Android requires certain permissions to be explicitly requested by the app to access features like Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi Aware. These permissions must be declared in the app's manifest file and requested from the end user at runtime.

 includes all of the necessary permissions for enabling its mesh network capabilities. These permissions will automatically be merged with your app's permissions, so you should be aware of them.

 attribute which means they are not used on devices running newer versions of Android. This is a best practice to respect users' privacy when those permissions are not necessary.

However, some apps may still need to use one or more of the above permissions across more versions of Android. This can be accomplished by overriding the permission configuration in your app's 

To override any of these permission limitations in your app, do the following:

In addition to being declared in the manifest, some permissions need to be requested from the user at runtime. 

To ensure your app has the required permissions for sync, use the 

 helper class from the Ditto SDK. This helper class:

Android Permission Manifest

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android_supported_version

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