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Avast scan found many applications on my phone with potential privacy issues. For example, Dolphin Browser can pinpoint my location. How can I change program permissions?
2012-05-30 00:08:07
You can try checking out PERMISSION EXPLORER on GOOGLE PLAY
2012-01-04 14:22:00
Dolphin browser privacy issues...add en.mywebzines.com to adaway's blacklistDolphin Browser HD has been updated with the Toggle Webzine feature disabled, which prevents URLs from being forwardedhttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Privacy-concerns-over-Dolphin-Browser-HD-data-handling_id23367[Updated x4: Issue Fixed] Privacy Advisory: Dolphin HD Sends URL Of Every Page You Visit To A Remote Server (In Plain-Text)http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/10/27/privacy-advisory-dolphin-hd-sends-url-of-every-page-you-visit-to-a-remote-server-in-plain-text/
2012-01-04 13:41:00
ok, looks like there are some possibilities for rooted devices(1)Permissions Denied :https://market.android.com/details?id=com.stericson.permissions(2)Root your phone and install cyanogenmodhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71UL9LIicTU&feature=player_embedded
2012-01-04 13:18:00
You can not change the app permissions,you have to be careful before installing them.