PUBG Mobile permissions give the game access to specific device features when a feature calls for them. A microphone request can support live squad chat; access to photos or files may relate to choosing or sharing media. The exact prompts depend on your phone, operating-system version, game build, region, and the features you use. A request by itself does not prove that the game is spying, but it is also not a reason to approve everything automatically.
The most useful distinction is between a device permission and a data disclosure. A permission is an operating-system gate to a capability such as the microphone or photo library. A store privacy label is the developer’s disclosure about data the app may collect or share. The two answer different questions: granting microphone access does not tell you how audio is handled, and a data disclosure does not mean the app has permission to open your camera or contacts.
Android and iPhone present access requests differently. Android also changes its permission controls across versions and manufacturers. On recent Android versions, for example, a system photo picker can let an app use only the images or videos you select; older versions or different app workflows may show a broader media or storage request. A fresh installation may also prompt only when you first open a feature, so two players may not see the same sequence.
Store privacy information is separate and can vary by region or feature use. At the time of review, the Google Play listing for PUBG MOBILE says the developer reports no data shared with third parties while also disclosing that the app may collect several data categories. It says data is encrypted in transit and that users can request deletion. Google notes that these disclosures come from the developer and may vary with use, region, or age.
The Apple App Store privacy label presents a different set of developer-reported categories, including gameplay content, contact information, user and device identifiers, diagnostics, and usage data. Apple explicitly says the developer supplied this information and that Apple has not verified it. These labels are useful disclosures, not independent technical audits or a list of operating-system permission prompts. Check the listing and privacy policy shown for your own region.
The table below explains what a permission generally controls. It is not a claim that every version of PUBG MOBILE requests every permission. Read the wording on your own device and connect it to the feature you just selected.
| Permission | Possible feature connection | What to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone | Sending your voice through in-game squad or team chat. | If you do not use voice chat, deny access or choose a limited option when your phone offers one. Voice input will not work while access is denied. |
| Photos, videos, or files | Selecting, saving, or sharing a screenshot or recording, depending on the feature and app version. | On current Android, selected-media access or the system photo picker may be available. A media prompt is not automatically required just to download game maps or skins; check which action triggered it. |
| Location | A specific location-based feature, if one is offered in your build or region. | GPS access does not itself lower network ping. I could not verify a current official statement that device location is required for PUBG MOBILE matchmaking or anti-cheat. Ask what feature is requesting it before allowing access. |
| Camera | A feature that actually captures images or video from the camera, if available in your version. | Do not assume a camera request is needed for an avatar, streaming overlay, or ordinary match. If you cannot identify the camera feature, deny it and see whether anything you use stops working. |
| Contacts | Potentially a friend-finding or invitation integration, if the game offers it in your region. | Contacts are not needed to play a standard match. You can usually avoid sharing your address book and use in-game names or IDs instead. |
| Device identifiers and diagnostics | Data such as user or device identifiers, crash reports, and performance diagnostics may appear in a store privacy disclosure. | These data practices are not the same as an Android “Phone” permission. A permission screen does not show every data category an online game may process. |
One correction matters: the old claim that location access is needed for low-ping matchmaking is not supported by the current store disclosures reviewed here. Latency depends on your network path and the game server’s response; a GPS permission is not a ping setting. Likewise, permission access does not increase a device’s frame rate. Graphics performance is controlled by the game’s settings, hardware, heat, and software conditions.
You can change permissions later. The exact names of menus vary by device, but these paths are a useful starting point:
Use this quick check before granting a request:
You can deny microphone access if you do not want to use voice chat. The microphone feature will be unavailable while permission is off. Other game functions may remain available, but behavior can vary by build, so check before entering a ranked match.
A GPS permission does not improve ping. The current official listing information reviewed for this article does not establish that location access is necessary for low-latency matchmaking. If a location prompt appears, look for the in-game feature requesting it and allow it only if you want that feature.
Practical takeaway: treat each PUBG Mobile permission request as a feature-specific choice. Microphone access has a clear use when you turn on voice chat; media access may matter when you select or share a recording. For location, camera, or contacts, look for a specific feature and use your phone’s permission history to review access. The controls remain yours, and you can revise them later.
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