What permissions are required by the 8x8 Work for Mobile app?
Applies To
- 8x8 Work for Mobile application
- Android devices
- iOS devices
Answer
When downloading and installing Work for Mobile to Android or Apple mobile devices, the following permissions are requested in order to use the application.
Android Permissions
Mandatory
- Files and media: Access to ringtones location and other files used by the app
- Microphone: Audio input during calls and meeting
- Phone: Access your phone number and network info, required for making VOIP calls, voicemail, call redirect, and editing call logs
- Calendar: Needed for the meetings calendar integration
- Camera: Set profile pictures, send pictures in messages, use the camera during meetings
- Notifications: To be able to receive calls and messaging/voicemail push notifications
Optional
- Contacts: Access to contacts stored on the phone and unlock possibility to call them using Work app
iOS Permissions
Mandatory
- Microphone: Audio input during calls and meeting
- Siri and Search: To launch Siri command to call and send message with the 8x8 Work App
- Notifications: To be able to receive messaging/voicemail push notifications
Optional
- Background App Refresh: With Background App Refresh turned off, iOS apps won't update or run in the background, instead they'll stay paused until they're directly active again on screen
- Contacts: Access to contacts stored on the phone and unlock possibility to call them using 8x8 Work app