Internet permission declared but not used?

[t-m-w]

This app's manifest declares that it uses android.permission.INTERNET, but there doesn't appear to be any network functionality. If this permission is intended, it could be helpful to describe what it's for; otherwise, removing it seems reasonable for security- and privacy-conscious users.

[therealbluepandabear]

This app's manifest declares that it uses android.permission.INTERNET, but there doesn't appear to be any network functionality. If this permission is intended, it could be helpful to describe what it's for; otherwise, removing it seems reasonable for security- and privacy-conscious users.

It uses the internet permission for the 'Import Lospec Palette' functionality which uses Volley. To use Volley you must declare android.permission.INTERNET.

I used to write in the README.md file what the permission meant, but I didn't think it was that important as the code is open source.

I do wish android.permission.INTERNET would be a runtime/dangerous permission, but it's not -- and that's out of my control as I do not work for Google.

Code: https://github.com/therealbluepandabear/PixaPencil/blob/master/app/src/main/java/com/therealbluepandabear/pixapencil/activities/canvas/onoptionsitemselected/CanvasActivity%2BonImportLospecPaletteOptionsItemSelected.kt

I have converted this into a discussion, so please use discussions for these types of open-ended questions 😉