How to Check If All Permissions for the X‑Guard Alarm App Are Correctly Set
A clear guide to ensure your safety
X‑Guard stands for: Everyone, Everywhere, Protected. To guarantee the app functions properly in emergencies, the necessary permissions must be correctly granted on your phone.
In this article:
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What permissions are required
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Why they are essential
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How to check their status
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How to fix missing permissions
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How to revoke them (not recommended)
Required permissions
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Location (always allow) | To accurately determine your position during an emergency. |
| Microphone | For silent alarms or two-way communication with the Alarm Center. |
| Motion / Fitness | Helps detect movement and triggers automatic alarms (man-down function). |
| Notifications | To receive critical safety alerts and app messages. |
| Bluetooth | Required to connect with a Bluetooth alarm button or beacons. |
| Disable battery optimization | Prevents your phone from shutting down the app in the background. |
| Display over other apps | Allows the app to auto-start after a device reboot. |
| Calendar (optional) | Used only if calendar integration is enabled. |
How to check permissions
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In the app
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Open the X‑Guard Alarm app.
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If you see an orange warning icon, some permissions are missing.
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Tap the icon to view details.
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Via the app menu
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Menu → “About the App” → “Permissions”
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Via phone settings
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Settings → Apps → X‑Guard Alarm
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Permissions → Check and adjust each setting
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Fixing missing permissions
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Tap the warning icon in the app
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Follow the instructions
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Or adjust settings manually via your phone’s menu
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Restart the app to confirm all is correct
Revoking permissions (not advised)
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Go to Settings → Apps → X‑Guard Alarm
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Tap Permissions → Choose which to deny (e.g., Location or Microphone)
Warning: Revoking critical permissions may stop the app from functioning in emergencies.