Garmin Connect™

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Native Android Health & Fitness Garmin
Bundle ID com.garmin.android.apps.connectmobile
Version analyzed 5.25
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 9
Analyzed 2026-06-13
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

9 SDKs found across 8 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Machine Learning 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 18 sensitive

35 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Answer phone calls sensitive

Answer an incoming phone call.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Read calendar sensitive

Read the user's calendar data.

Send SMS sensitive

Send SMS messages.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

Read call log sensitive

Read the user's call log.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: connected device standard

Required for foreground services of type connectedDevice.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Send sticky broadcast standard

Send sticky broadcasts.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Query all installed apps standard

Query all installed apps regardless of manifest declarations. Restricted by Play policy.

Schedule exact alarms standard

Schedule alarms that fire at an exact time. Granted from system settings; denied by default on Android 13+.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Garmin Connect™.

What is Garmin Connect™ built with?

Garmin Connect™ by Garmin is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Garmin Connect™ use?

FlyTrap detected 9 third-party SDKs inside Garmin Connect™, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Firebase Crashlytics. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Crash Reporting and Anti-Abuse. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Garmin Connect™ request?

Garmin Connect™ requests 35 permissions. 18 of these are sensitive, such as Connect to Bluetooth devices, Scan for Bluetooth devices and Microphone. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Garmin Connect™ safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Garmin Connect™ requests 35 permissions (18 sensitive) and bundles 9 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Garmin Connect™ available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.