【】
Well, we certainly didn't expect Google to ask for this data.
Some Android users have been experiencing a weird bug in their Gmail app that demands access to "Body Sensors" before allowing them to send email.
SEE ALSO:Google is banning Javascript attachments from GmailAfter trying to send an email, an error message pops up: "This app won't work properly unless you allow Google Play services' request to access the following: Body Sensors."
Tweet may have been deleted
Here's the deal: Google Play Services is a core Android app that provides functionality like authentication and synchronized contacts across Google apps. It can also enhance apps by speeding up offline searches and providing more immersive maps.
Google Play Services uses the Body Sensors permission for apps like Google Fit, which tracks steps and other fitness activity. But Gmail doesn't actually use the Body Sensors permission, a Gmail community specialist said on the product forum thread.
The message is a bug that has lingered around for a while now, with the earliest user complaints dating back to 2015. Pressing "Cancel" on the pop-up does not seem to fix the issue and causes the pop-up to show up later.
Credit: screenshotFortunately, the company is aware of the bug and has worked on a fix.
"The permission request was the result of a bug in the Drive API within Google Play services, which has now been fixed," a representative from Google said in an email on Monday.
Until the actual fix is rolled out, you can turn off permission for individual apps in Settings > Apps > Navigate to any app > Permissions. If you're looking for an alternative to Gmail, Inbox is a newer, sleeker email client by Google.
Featured Video For You
People think Adele broke her Grammy in two and gave half to Beyoncé
TopicsAndroidCybersecurityGoogle
相关文章
Nancy Pelosi warns colleagues after info hacked
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi warned fellow Democrats on Saturday to change their cellphone num2024-09-20- Formula-E partner Roborace just hit another milestone on the road to fully autonomous, high-speed ra2024-09-20
Deputy finds 'Get out of jail free' Monopoly card on suspect
Can't fault a guy for trying.The Dakota County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota arrested a man this pas2024-09-20Wahed Invest promises to be the first Sharia
For anyone who wants to start investing for the first time or switch from an old-school system to a2024-09-20Metallica to seek and destroy your eardrums with new album this fall
Metallica was never going to keep quiet forever. 。 The band has announced its new album, Hardwired&he2024-09-20KFC employee is the spitting image of Korean movie star and people are going crazy over him
This KFC employee from the Philippines is turning a lot of heads in his outlet.He's started going vi2024-09-20
最新评论