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Android · Google is a search and discovery app that helps you find answers, content, and information using text, voice, camera, and AI.

Native Android Tools Google LLC
Bundle ID com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
Version analyzed 17.36.15.ve.arm64
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 7
Analyzed 2026-07-03
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

7 SDKs found across 7 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Augmented Reality 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Payments 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 26 sensitive

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

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Modify contacts sensitive

Add, modify, or remove contacts.

Read storage sensitive

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

Selected photos and videos sensitive

Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

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

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

Nearby Wi-Fi devices sensitive

Discover and connect to nearby Wi-Fi devices.

Read calendar sensitive

Read the user's calendar data.

Read call log sensitive

Read the user's call log.

Read SMS sensitive

Read SMS messages.

Read phone state sensitive

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

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Send SMS sensitive

Send SMS messages.

Modify calendar sensitive

Add, modify, or remove calendar events.

Write storage sensitive

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

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Capture audio output sensitive

Capture audio output (system / privileged apps only).

START ACTIVITIES FROM BACKGROUND restricted
Answer phone calls sensitive

Answer an incoming phone call.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.permission.FINISH GEL ACTIVITY standard
com.google.android.libraries.search.account.ACCOUNT SWITCH PERMISSION standard
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.permission.C2D MESSAGE standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.android.browser.permission.READ HISTORY BOOKMARKS standard
com.android.browser.permission.WRITE HISTORY BOOKMARKS standard
Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

com.google.android.launcher.permission.CONTENT REDIRECT standard
com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.google.android.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
com.google.android.launcher.permission.RECEIVE LAUNCH BROADCASTS standard
com.google.android.launcher.permission.RECEIVE FIRST LOAD BROADCAST standard
Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Modify system settings standard

Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.

com.google.android.providers.settings.permission.READ GSETTINGS standard
com.google.android.providers.settings.permission.WRITE GSETTINGS standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
com.google.android.voicesearch.SHORTCUTS ACCESS standard
com.google.android.voicesearch.ACCESS SETTINGS standard
com.android.browser.permission.PRELOAD standard
com.google.android.ears.permission.WRITE standard
Send sticky broadcast standard

Send sticky broadcasts.

MEDIA CONTENT CONTROL standard
INTERACT ACROSS USERS standard
INTERACT ACROSS PROFILES standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

Foreground service: connected device standard

Required for foreground services of type connectedDevice.

Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

Foreground service: camera standard

Required for foreground services of type camera.

Foreground service: screen capture standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaProjection.

com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.permission.PAUSE HOTWORD standard
GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Do Not Disturb access standard

Read and write Do Not Disturb policy. User toggles in settings for full control.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY RECOGNITION standard
READ PROFILE standard
com.google.googlenav.friend.permission.OPT IN standard
com.google.android.apps.maps.permission.PREFETCH standard
com.google.android.apps.maps.permission.TIMELINE POST VISIT BADGE standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.dev.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.dogfood.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.fishfood.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.gmm.qp.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
com.google.android.apps.maps.permission.ASSISTANT GRPC SYNC standard
Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

CALL PRIVILEGED standard
Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

READ ASSISTANT APP SEARCH DATA standard
Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Get running tasks standard

Read information about currently running tasks.

REAL GET TASKS standard
WRITE SMS standard
Set alarm clock standard

Broadcast an intent to set an alarm in the user's alarm clock app.

com.google.android.apps.googlevoice.permission.AUTO SEND standard
com.google.android.gm.permission.AUTO SEND standard
com.google.android.gm.permission.READ GMAIL standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH.cp standard
com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE AUTH standard
com.google.android.hangouts.START HANGOUT standard
com.google.android.voicesearch.AUDIO FILE ACCESS standard
FLASHLIGHT standard
DOWNLOAD WITHOUT NOTIFICATION standard
MANAGE VOICE KEYPHRASES standard
MANAGE SOUND TRIGGER standard
SOUND TRIGGER RUN IN BATTERY SAVER standard
com.android.chrome.PRERENDER URL standard
CAPTURE AUDIO HOTWORD standard
MANAGE HOTWORD DETECTION standard
STOP APP SWITCHES standard
Set wallpaper standard

Change the system wallpaper.

Set wallpaper hints standard

Set wallpaper size hints.

BIND APPWIDGET standard
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Wi-Fi multicast standard

Receive Wi-Fi multicast packets.

Display over other apps standard

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

SYSTEM APPLICATION OVERLAY standard
SET MEDIA KEY LISTENER standard
SET VOLUME KEY LONG PRESS LISTENER standard
MANAGE USB standard
Usage access standard

Collect app usage statistics. Granted from system settings.

com.google.android.deskclock.permission.RECEIVE ALERT BROADCASTS standard
com.google.android.apps.gsa.nga.permissions.EDIT PREFERENCES standard
NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

com.google.android.finsky.permission.DSE standard
Expand status bar standard

Expand or collapse the status bar.

Query all installed apps standard

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

CONTROL INCALL EXPERIENCE standard
ENTER CAR MODE PRIORITIZED standard
WRITE APN SETTINGS standard
com.android.chrome.permission.TRANSLATE standard
Schedule exact alarms standard

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

SUBSTITUTE SHARE TARGET APP NAME AND ICON standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
SUBSCRIBE TO KEYGUARD LOCKED STATE standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
com.google.android.setupwizard.SETUP COMPAT SERVICE standard
EXECUTE APP ACTION standard
EXECUTE APP FUNCTIONS standard
com.google.android.calendar.permission.SEND REMOTE METRICS standard
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
com.samsung.android.app.tips.permission.USE INTENT SERVICE standard
CAPTURE MEDIA OUTPUT standard
MODIFY AUDIO ROUTING standard
In-app billing standard

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

com.google.android.apps.aicore.service.BIND SERVICE standard
androidx.car.app.ACCESS SURFACE standard
DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
ACCESS COMPUTER CONTROL standard
SHOW POWER MENU standard
MANAGE ASSISTANT AUDIO standard
POST PROMOTED NOTIFICATIONS standard
Reorder tasks standard

Move tasks within the back stack.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Google.

What is Google built with?

Google 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 use?

FlyTrap detected 7 third-party SDKs inside Google, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Google AdMob. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Ads and Augmented Reality. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Google request?

Google requests 151 permissions. 26 of these are sensitive, such as Read contacts, Modify contacts and Read storage. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Google safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Google requests 151 permissions (26 sensitive) and bundles 7 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Google available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.