I’ve reviewed your request and found that your app, Tasker,, does not qualify for use of the requested permissions for the following reasons: But sadly, Google does not think along the same lines : The core functionality of Tasker would be to do anything, for which an incidental function would be to initiate or automate a text message or a phone call. Similarly, the developer of ACR Call Recorder mentioned in a Reddit thread that his application was also rejected (based on the reasoning given for EasyJoin Pro) because of this policy change.Īnother popular app, Tasker, is also being majorly affected by this change and is likely to lose out on some of its core functionalities and appeal simply because the functions for which SMS/Call Log permission is requested would tantamount to an incidental function from the broader perspective that Google is seemingly using for classification. I’ve reviewed your request and found that your app, Send files, clipboard, SMS & more - EasyJoin "Pro",, does not qualify for use of the requested permissions for the following reasons: As made necessary by the policy update, the developer of the app filled out the Permissions Declaration Form and was greeted with the following response: The Pro version of the app allows for sending SMS and managing phone calls from a remote device, and is one of the reasons why a user would consider purchasing the Pro version of the app. If the app falls within these exceptions, Google may grant approval, implying a discretionary power in the hands of Google.įor example, EasyJoin allows a user to share messages, links, files, notifications and clipboard contents between devices.
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