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I also hate apps which request for unnecessary permissions. I have a dashcam which has an app to view the recorded videos. The app requires bluetooth as well as gps location info. Bluetooth is understandable but I don't see the need for GPS. Unfortunately for me I can't seem to get mock locations working properly on my phone. It also refuses to work if i do not give it location permission. :(
For locating the camera with BLE. Needs to see relative location, only possible with location permission. Turn it off after pairing.
"Nearby devices" permission has been created for this very thing.
If I turn it off after pairing, it'll refuse to connect the next time.
This is actually how Android used to handle pairing with BT devices. As I understand this has been adressed in Android 12 and now giving permission to pair with an exterior device does not mean giving location to the app.