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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.com/support/browser-mobile-android-tablet/en/llms.txt?revision=r21903146


# Permissions

Yandex Browser for Mobile requires access rights and permissions to function properly. Some of them are requested during installation, others when a certain function is launched.


## Access to notifications {#notifications}

Required to send reminders from [Yandex services](https://yandex.com/support/browser-mobile-android-tablet/en/personal-settings/notifications.md#yandex).

If during installation you refused to provide Yandex Browser with access to notifications, you can do it later:



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Mobile device manufacturers can change the Android interface. Below are instructions for Androids without modifications.

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1. Open your tablet settings.
1. Tap **Notifications & Control Center** → **App notifications**.
1. Enable the option for **Yandex Browser**.



## Access to microphone {#microphone}

Required for voice search.

If during installation you refused to provide Yandex Browser with access to microphone, you can do it later:


{% note info %}

Mobile device manufacturers can change the Android interface. Below are instructions for Androids without modifications.

{% endnote %}


1. Open your tablet settings.
1. Tap **Apps** → **All apps**.
1. In the app list, select **Yandex Browser**.
1. Tap **App permissions** → **Microphone**.
1. Enable the **Allow only while using the app** option.



## Access the camera {#camera}

Required for image search.

If during installation you refused to provide Yandex Browser with access to camera, you can do it later:


{% note info %}

Mobile device manufacturers can change the Android interface. Below are instructions for Androids without modifications.

{% endnote %}

1. Open your tablet settings.
1. Tap **Apps** → **All apps**.
1. In the app list, select **Yandex Browser**.
1. Tap **App permissions** → **Camera**.
1. Enable the **Allow only while using the app** option.


## Location {#geo}

Your location is used in the following cases:

- Websites can show you the most relevant information (for example, the local weather or traffic info on a map).
- The [SmartBox](https://yandex.com/support/browser-mobile-android-tablet/en/navigation/search.md#smartbox) shows more accurate search suggestions, for example, about the weather.
- Settings show a list of search engines used in your region.
- The [Tableau](https://yandex.com/support/browser-mobile-android-tablet/en/personal-settings/tableau.md) displays a default collection of sites for your region.

If during installation you refused to provide Yandex Browser with access to location, you can do it later:


{% note info %}

Mobile device manufacturers can change the Android interface. Below are instructions for Androids without modifications.

{% endnote %}

1. Open your tablet settings.
1. Tap **Apps** → **All apps**.
1. In the app list, select **Yandex Browser**.
1. Tap **App permissions** → **Location**.
1. Enable the **Allow in any mode** or **Allow only while using the app** option.



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