# android-permissions

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## From Permissions to Sessions: Rethinking Location Access in Android 17

DevFeed: [From Permissions to Sessions: Rethinking Location Access in Android 17](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/from-permissions-to-sessions-rethinking-location-access-in-android-17-22946.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://proandroiddev.com/from-permissions-to-sessions-rethinking-location-access-in-android-17-5a13124b777d?source=rss----c72404660798---4>)

Author: Nav Singh

Published: 2026-09-09T01:15:51Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [ProAndroidDev - Medium](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/proandroiddev-medium.md>)

Topics: [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Jetpack Compose](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jetpack-compose.md>), [android-development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-development.md>), [implementation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/implementation.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ui.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-development.md>), [android-permissions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-permissions.md>), [android17](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android17.md>), [androiddev](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/androiddev.md>), [compose](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compose.md>), [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [feature](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/feature.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [implementation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/implementation.md>), [jetpack-compose](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jetpack-compose.md>), [permission](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/permission.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial on implementing Android 17's system-rendered Location Button in Jetpack Compose. The button uses the USE_LOCATION_BUTTON permission and grants precise location for the current session, with local rendering fallback on older Android versions or when remote rendering fails.

### Source excerpt

Image generated using Gemini In this article, we will learn how to implement the new 📍Location button introduced in Android 17 in Jetpack Compose-based Android applications. Android 17 adds a system-rendered 📍Location Button that we can drop into the layout via a Jetpack library, and tapping it gives the app precise location for that session only, gated by a new USE_LOCATION_BUTTON permission. What the feature is Android now exposes a system-owned, standard location button that we can embed in our UI instead of designing a custom control. When the user taps it, the system handles the permission flow, then grants the app precise location for the current session only, rather than long-lived access. How it changes permissions Instead of immediately requesting ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION (and maybe ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) at runtime, we declare the new USE_LOCATION_BUTTON permission to host the button. <!-- Standard Coarse and Fine Location Permissions + onlyForLocationButton --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" android:usesPermissionFlags="onlyForLocationButton"/> <!-- Required system permission for rendering the LocationButton --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_LOCATION_BUTTON" />Developer benefits Less custom permission boilerplate: We lean on system UX and the Jetpack library for the hardest parts of location consent. [versions] locationbuttonCompose = "1.0.0-alpha01" [libraries] androidx-locationbutton-compose = { group = "androidx.core.locationbutton", name = "locationbutton-compose", version.ref = "locationbuttonCompose" } Higher trust and clarity for users: the control looks and behaves consistently across apps, and session-only precise access is easier to understand than broader access. Implementation As we all know, Android development is now Compose-first, so we will implement it using the LocationButton composable provided by th

## From Permissions to Sessions: Rethinking Location Access in Android 17

DevFeed: [From Permissions to Sessions: Rethinking Location Access in Android 17](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/from-permissions-to-sessions-rethinking-location-access-in-android-17-25982.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://proandroiddev.com/from-permissions-to-sessions-rethinking-location-access-in-android-17-5a13124b777d?source=rss-711ab22c5c77------2>)

Author: Nav Singh

Published: 2026-09-03T18:18:32Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Stories by Nav Singh 🇨🇦 on Medium](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/stories-by-nav-singh-on-medium.md>)

Topics: [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Jetpack Compose](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jetpack-compose.md>), [Mobile](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mobile.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ui.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-development.md>), [android-permissions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-permissions.md>), [android17](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android17.md>), [androiddev](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/androiddev.md>), [branding](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/branding.md>), [consent](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/consent.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [implementation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/implementation.md>), [jetpack](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jetpack.md>), [jetpack-compose](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jetpack-compose.md>), [layout](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/layout.md>), [permissions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/permissions.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial on implementing Android 17's system-rendered Location Button in Jetpack Compose applications. It explains session-only precise location access, the USE_LOCATION_BUTTON permission, the required Jetpack library, fallback rendering, and UI customization.

### Source excerpt

Image generated using Gemini In this article, we will learn how to implement the new 📍Location button introduced in Android 17 in Jetpack Compose-based Android applications. Android 17 adds a system-rendered 📍Location Button that we can drop into the layout via a Jetpack library, and tapping it gives the app precise location for that session only, gated by a new USE_LOCATION_BUTTON permission. What the feature is Android now exposes a system-owned, standard location button that we can embed in our UI instead of designing a custom control. When the user taps it, the system handles the permission flow, then grants the app precise location for the current session only, rather than long-lived access. How it changes permissions Instead of immediately requesting ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION (and maybe ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) at runtime, we declare the new USE_LOCATION_BUTTON permission to host the button. <!-- Standard Coarse and Fine Location Permissions + onlyForLocationButton --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" android:usesPermissionFlags="onlyForLocationButton"/> <!-- Required system permission for rendering the LocationButton --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_LOCATION_BUTTON" />Developer benefits Less custom permission boilerplate: We lean on system UX and the Jetpack library for the hardest parts of location consent. [versions] locationbuttonCompose = "1.0.0-alpha01" [libraries] androidx-locationbutton-compose = { group = "androidx.core.locationbutton", name = "locationbutton-compose", version.ref = "locationbuttonCompose" } Higher trust and clarity for users: the control looks and behaves consistently across apps, and session-only precise access is easier to understand than broader access. Implementation As we all know, Android development is now Compose-first, so we will implement it using the LocationButton composable provided by th

## Better permissions on Android

DevFeed: [Better permissions on Android](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/better-permissions-on-android-28375.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://siddroid.com/post/post-android-rationale-permission-dialogs-2020/>)

Author: Siddhesh Patil

Published: 2020-03-08T14:41:21Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Sid Patil - Android Engineer and Kotlin Advocate](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/sid-patil-android-engineer-and-kotlin-advocate.md>)

Topics: [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Authorization](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/authorization.md>), [Kotlin](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kotlin.md>), [App](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/app.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [dialog](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dialog.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-permission-tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-permission-tutorial.md>), [android-permission-using-kotlin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-permission-using-kotlin.md>), [android-permissions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-permissions.md>), [best-practices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/best-practices.md>), [dialog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dialog.md>), [kotlin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kotlin.md>), [manifest](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/manifest.md>), [permission-rationale-dialog-on-android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/permission-rationale-dialog-on-android.md>), [permissions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/permissions.md>), [runtime-permissions-on-android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/runtime-permissions-on-android.md>), [user-deny-permission-android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/user-deny-permission-android.md>)

### AI overview

A Kotlin Android tutorial explains how to handle denied permissions by using shouldShowRequestPermissionRationale to display a rationale dialog before requesting permission again. The example uses READ_CONTACTS and covers manifest declaration, permission checks, dialog display, and result handling.

### Source excerpt

Gracefully handle permission denial on Android permission dialogs and leverage permission rational dialogs to enhance the user experience of your application.

## Understanding Android Permissions and Runtime Permission Requests

DevFeed: [Understanding Android Permissions and Runtime Permission Requests](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/mastering-android-permissions-27898.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://clevertap.com/blog/understanding-android-permissions/>)

Author: Darshan Pania

Published: 2018-07-11T07:00:55Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [CleverTap](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/clevertap.md>)

Topics: [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Authorization](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/authorization.md>), [App](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/app.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [android-permissions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android-permissions.md>), [clevertap](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/clevertap.md>), [consent](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/consent.md>), [engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/engineering.md>), [mobile-marketing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mobile-marketing.md>), [mobile-marketing-technology-engineering-android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mobile-marketing-technology-engineering-android.md>), [permission](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/permission.md>), [permissions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/permissions.md>), [technology](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/technology.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains Android permissions, contrasts pre-Marshmallow install-time permissions with runtime permissions, and distinguishes normal from dangerous permissions.

### Source excerpt

The official meaning of the word permission means allowing someone to do a particular thing - it is consent or The post Mastering Android Permissions first appeared on CleverTap.