Permission Settings¶
This guide explains the permissions required for WorkCam to function properly and how to configure them.
Required Permissions List¶
Required Permissions¶
| Permission | Purpose | If Not Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Taking photos and videos | Cannot use capture features |
Optional Permissions¶
| Permission | Purpose | If Not Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone | Audio recording during video, voice memo attachment | Videos recorded without sound, voice memos unavailable |
| Location | GPS coordinates when capturing, map features | Saved without location data, map features limited |
| Notifications | Background sync status display | Cannot receive notifications (sync still works) |
How to Set Permissions¶
During Onboarding (First Launch)¶
When you first launch WorkCam, the onboarding screen guides you through permission settings.
- Review the list of permissions on the onboarding screen
- Tap Allow for each permission you want to grant
- Tap Next to proceed after setting permissions
You Can Change Later
Don't worry if you skip or deny permissions during onboarding. You can always change permission settings later in the app.
Changing Permissions Later¶
You can allow or revoke permissions anytime in Settings > Permissions.
- Open WorkCam and tap the Settings icon
- Tap Permissions
- Toggle each permission on or off as needed
If Camera Permission is Denied
Camera permission is required for capture features. If denied, you will be prompted to enable it when trying to use the camera.
Detailed Permission Descriptions¶
Camera Permission¶
Features Requiring Camera Permission
- Photo capture
- Video recording
- Document scanning
- Barcode/QR code scanning
Permission Options:
- Allow: Camera access while using the app
- Deny: Cannot use capture features
Microphone Permission¶
Features Requiring Microphone Permission
- Sound recording during video capture
- Voice memo attachment
Permission Options:
- Allow: Microphone access while using the app
- Deny: Videos recorded without sound, voice memos unavailable
Location Permission¶
Features Requiring Location Permission
- Recording GPS coordinates in metadata when capturing
- Displaying capture locations on map
- Location-based media filtering
Permission Options:
- Always allow: Location access even in background (not recommended)
- Allow only while using the app: Location access only when app is open (recommended)
- Allow only this time: One-time permission
- Deny: Location data not recorded
Privacy Protection
Location permission is optional. You can turn off location permission when capturing at sensitive locations.
Notification Permission¶
Features Requiring Notification Permission
- Cloud sync progress status
- Upload/download completion notifications
- Sync error notifications
Troubleshooting Permission Issues¶
"Permission required" message keeps appearing¶
- Completely close the app
- Change the relevant permission to Allow in system settings
- Relaunch the app
Permission setting options not appearing¶
On some devices, if you selected "Don't ask again", the app cannot request the permission again.
Solution:
- Go to device Settings > Apps > WorkCam > Permissions
- Manually grant the required permissions