Storage permission is needed by apps that will read/write files onto the storage especially files accessible by the user .
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These are the permission types to pay attention to when downloading a new app:
Read moreIs it safe to allow apps to access storage?
If you allow the storage permission it can access the data ,in case of data breach or any other leaks app can allow its self to get the data. If app is encrypted for prevention of data breach your data is safe rather than may be your personal data is not secure.17 May 2019
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