You open an app on your Galaxy S25 Ultra, and suddenly it asks for camera, location, or microphone access again. Even though you already allowed those permissions before, they seem to reset on their own. This can be frustrating, especially when it happens repeatedly.
In many cases, the issue comes from automatic privacy features in One UI 7 that remove permissions from apps you have not used for a while. Other times, system optimization tools or updates may also trigger permission resets.
Why Your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra App Permissions Keep Resetting
- The system automatically removes permissions from unused apps.
- App power management is putting apps to sleep.
- A recent system update reset certain privacy settings.
- Background optimization features are restricting the app.
- The app itself may have a bug or corrupted data.
1. Disable Permission Removal for Unused Apps
Samsung devices include a privacy feature that automatically removes permissions from apps you have not opened for a long time. This helps protect your privacy, but it can also cause apps to repeatedly ask for the same permissions.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap the app that keeps losing its permissions, and then tap Permissions.
Tap Remove permissions if app is unused, and then turn the option off.
2. Allow the App to Run Normally in the Background
If the system aggressively limits an app’s background activity, it may reset certain permissions or restrict how the app functions. Allowing the app to run without strict limits can prevent repeated permission prompts.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Background usage limits, and then tap Never sleeping apps.
Tap the Add icon, and then select the app you want to exclude.
3. Check App Permission Settings
Sometimes permissions appear to reset because the app no longer has access to certain features. Reviewing the permission list ensures that everything the app needs is still allowed.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap the affected app, and then tap Permissions.
Review each permission category, and then choose Allow where necessary.
4. Update the App
Older versions of apps may not behave properly with newer versions of Android. Updating the app can fix permission issues caused by compatibility problems.
Open the Play Store, and then tap the search bar.
Search for the app you are having trouble with, and then open its page.
Tap Update if a new version is available.
5. Restart Your Phone
A quick restart refreshes system processes and clears temporary glitches that may interfere with permission settings. It is a simple step, but it often fixes unexpected behavior.
Swipe down from the top right of the screen to open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to reboot.
6. Reset App Preferences
Resetting app preferences restores default settings for permissions, notifications, and background restrictions. This does not delete your apps or personal data.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap the three dot menu in the top corner, and then tap Reset app preferences.
Tap Reset to confirm the change.
App permissions on the Galaxy S25 Ultra should normally stay the way you set them. Once you adjust privacy settings and background restrictions, the system should stop removing permissions unexpectedly.
FAQs
Why does Android automatically remove app permissions?
Android includes a privacy feature that removes permissions from apps that have not been used for several months. This prevents apps from accessing sensitive data when they are inactive.
Will disabling permission removal affect my phone’s security?
No, but it means inactive apps will keep their permissions. If you rarely use certain apps, you should review their permissions occasionally.
Do app updates reset permissions on Samsung phones?
Most updates do not reset permissions. However, if an app introduces new features that require additional access, it may ask you to approve new permissions again.
