Evolution of Android's Permission-based Security Model and Challenges

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2601.00252v1
• Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:02:44 GMT
• Title: Evolution of Android's Permission-based Security Model and Challenges
• Authors: Rajendra Kumar Solanki, Vijay Laxmi, Manoj Singh Gaur,
• Abstract summary: The survey's focal point is the Android permission model and relevant research between 2010-2022.<n>We systematize the knowledge on (i) Android API Calls to permissions mapping, (ii) Android Permissions evolution, and (iii) how permissions are checked.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Android Permission Model and Application (app) analysis has consistently remained the focus of the investigation of research groups and stakeholders of the Android ecosystem since it was launched in 2008. Even though the Android smartphone operating system (OS) permission model has evolved significantly from `all-or-none access' to `user-chosen dangerous resource access', specific challenges and issues remain unresolved even after 15 years after the smartphone OS launch. This study addresses the issues and documents the research work in this arena through a comprehensive literature survey and comparative analysis. The survey's focal point is the Android permission model and relevant research between 2010-2022. We systematize the knowledge on (i) Android API Calls to permissions mapping, (ii) Android Permissions evolution, and (iii) how permissions are checked. Furthermore, the survey identifies the permission-related issues and relevant research addressed during the last decade. We reference seminal work in these areas. We summarize the identified research gaps and present future directions for early and experienced researchers.

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