Why does Sense want authorization to access my Facebook?

[skatergirl]

I am sure someone here can answer this question.

 

[Droid800]

I am sure someone here can answer this question.

Because contact integration and syncing of facebook data is part of Sense?

 

[Dovahkiin]

Because contact integration and syncing of facebook data is part of Sense?

This. It's a part of "FriendStream."
And also because Sense has it's own special Facebook interface if I remember correctly.

 

[skatergirl]

I guess the only issue now is if I don't authorize it, the request will sit on my notification bar forever.

 

[Lodingi]

I guess the only issue now is if I don't authorize it, the request will sit on my notification bar forever.

Hit the clear button.

 

[anon(40376)]

Would this be a problem for someone who does NOT have a facebook account when using sense?

 

[Droid800]

Would this be a problem for someone who does NOT have a facebook account when using sense?

No not at all.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

 

[skatergirl]

When I clear it, it is like I am reauthorizing it.

I just deleted it again from the Facebook app and when the notification comes back I will try to clear it again and let you know what happens.

 

[ShadowCatcher]

I don't have a lot of the extras allowed in my Facebook account (dont trust FB, but use it for stalking.. er, keeping track of folks...) so everytime I reboot, the Facebook for Sense app kicks in, and gives me an error message. I go into the 'Settings', 'Applications', all - clear data/force close. It's fine after that - until the next reboot...

 

[skatergirl]

And also as for the notification, there is no way to just clear it. The only way to get rid of the notification is to allow the authorization.

Oh well, it seems harmless but annoying.

 

[humpagardengnome]

And also as for the notification, there is no way to just clear it. The only way to get rid of the notification is to allow the authorization.

Oh well, it seems harmless but annoying.

Depending on pros and cons of users personal experience. One available perk of rooting is the option to kill Sensebook and use the standard Facebook app. in the market.

 

[MrSmith317]

Depending on pros and cons of users personal experience. One available perk of rooting is the option to kill Sensebook and use the standard Facebook app. in the market.

I completely agree with this. When we only had temp root I even disabled Facebook because I didn't want Sense to have access to FB data or sync my contacts without permission.