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PermissionManagerX lets Android users view, set, and monitor manifest permissions and AppOps through an extended permission manager.
About PermissionManagerX
PermissionManagerX is an Android tool for viewing and changing manifest permissions and AppOps for installed apps, with both shown on a single screen per app. Users can grant or revoke manifest permissions, select AppOps modes, and set reference values for changeable permissions that can be backed up and restored when reinstalling apps or changing devices.
It requires either a rooted device or ADB over network. It is tested on stock Android 7-17, and highly customized ROMs may behave unexpectedly.
Key features
- View, grant or revoke manifest permissions per app
- View AppOps permissions and choose between multiple modes
- Set reference value for each changeable permission
- Back up and restore permission reference states
- Review apps and permissions with colored side bars
- Manage AppOps such as background execution and clipboard access
Best for: Android users with root access or ADB setup who want to review and control manifest permissions and AppOps.
Good for
- Shows manifest permissions and AppOps for each app on one screen
- Reference states can be backed up and restored across reinstalls or device changes
- Released as free software under the Affero GNU General Public License
Watch out for
- Requires a rooted device or ADB over network
- Tested on stock Android 7-17; highly customized ROMs may behave unexpectedly
- Requires internet access for ADB over network, update checks, help content, and Pro license verification
PermissionManagerX at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Mobile Privacy
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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PermissionManagerX FAQ
What does PermissionManagerX require to work?
Either a rooted device or ADB over network must be enabled.
Which Android versions and ROMs are supported?
It is tested on stock Android 7-17; highly customized ROMs may behave unexpectedly.
When does the app use the internet?
To use ADB over network, to check for app updates, to fetch help contents, and for Pro license verification.
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