Cardboard

Apps · Cardboard is a virtual reality utility app that launches VR experiences on smartphones.

Native Android Libraries & Demo Google LLC
Bundle ID com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo
Version analyzed 4.0
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 1
Analyzed 2026-06-29
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

1 SDK found across 1 category. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Authentication 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 6 sensitive

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

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Read storage sensitive

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

Write storage sensitive

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

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

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.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Cardboard.

What is Cardboard built with?

Cardboard 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 Cardboard use?

FlyTrap detected 1 third-party SDK inside Cardboard, including Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Cardboard request?

Cardboard requests 12 permissions. 6 of these are sensitive, such as Camera, Read images and Read videos. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Cardboard safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Cardboard requests 12 permissions (6 sensitive) and bundles 1 third-party SDK. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Cardboard available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.