Themes and App Permissions

[esoulkitchen]

I recently downloaded some themes from my Samsung S9 plus and the theme was added multiple times in the phone section of my app permissions. All the permissions were turned off at first, but I went back to look later, and they were all on. I did not turn them on or see any warning that they were turned on.
Is it safe to download free themes??

 

[SpookDroid]

As long as they were downloaded from the Samsung Theme store, yes. If you installed an app that claims to be a theme, then I wouldn't be so sure.

 

[esoulkitchen]

I got it from the Samsung. The permissions surprised me.
Thanks!

 

[Rukbat]

Many developers write their product to require all sorts of permissions if doesn't. But some surprise you - they ask for lots of permissions but, if you use all of their capabilities, they need them.