Google Drive

Apps · Google Drive is a cloud storage app that keeps your files organized and accessible across devices.

Native Android Productivity Google LLC
Bundle ID com.google.android.apps.docs
Version analyzed 2.26.247.0.all.alldpi
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 5
Analyzed 2026-06-21
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

5 SDKs found across 4 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Payments 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 7 sensitive

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

Read storage sensitive

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

Read audio sensitive

Read audio files from shared storage.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Write storage sensitive

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

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

com.google.android.apps.docs.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

Install other apps standard

Request installation of APK packages. Granted per-source from system settings.

GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL SHORTCUT standard
DOWNLOAD WITHOUT NOTIFICATION standard
Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Read sync stats standard

Read sync stats.

Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

SUBSCRIBED FEEDS READ standard
SUBSCRIBED FEEDS WRITE standard
com.google.android.gm.permission.READ GMAIL standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.OTHER SERVICES standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.ALL SERVICES standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.writely standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.wise standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
com.google.android.apps.docs.permission.READ MY DATA standard
com.google.android.apps.docs.permission.SYNC STATUS standard
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

com.google.android.apps.docs.permission.C2D MESSAGE standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

RUN USER INITIATED JOBS standard
NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Google Drive.

What is Google Drive built with?

Google Drive by Google LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Google Drive use?

FlyTrap detected 5 third-party SDKs inside Google Drive, including AppAuth, Coil and Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Authentication, Imaging, Payments and Animation. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Google Drive request?

Google Drive requests 43 permissions. 7 of these are sensitive, such as Read storage, Read audio and Camera. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Google Drive safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Google Drive requests 43 permissions (7 sensitive) and bundles 5 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Google Drive available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.