Samsung S8 requires permissions to function

[Android Central Question]

Quick question, I just got a new S8. In setting it up I noticed it doesn't let me use it unless I grant location permission. I'm only using it for scheduled reminders. Besides being in a rural setup with incredible data rates (wrong way incredible) and not wanting to use my data to constantly report my location to Samsung , it's an unnecessary privacy thing. Can it be used without the permissions? Thanks

 

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Re: Samsung S8 "CALENDAR" requires permissions to function

Oops, did a cut and paste, I meant to post and omitted "can't use Samsung" CALENDAR" app without location permissions. Is that right or a bug? Thanks