How do I resolve Samsung app permission issues?

1.  Battery Optimisation or App Sleeping

Samsung can “optimise” background activity — which will silently revoke permissions or block access.

✅ Fix:

• Go to Settings → Battery and device care → Battery → Background usage limits
• Add your app to “Never sleeping apps”

Also check:

• Settings → Apps → [Your App] → Battery → Set to Unrestricted

2.  Privacy Dashboard / Permission Manager Resets

Samsung (esp. on Android 12/13/14) has privacy settings that reset unused app permissions.

✅ Fix:

• Settings → Privacy → Permission manager → Location
• Tap your app, set to “Allow while using” or “Ask every time”
• Then go back and disable “Remove permissions if app isn’t used” (if present)

3. Device Care or Security App Interference

Samsung’s built-in Device Care or security tools sometimes override app-level settings.

✅ Fix:

• Go to Settings → Device care or Security
• Disable anything like auto-optimise, auto-clean, or permission monitor